FOREWORD
It gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for the year 2017-18. This annual
report is a tool for providing wider information on activities carried out
and services provided by the MPCB. The information in this report
should allow stakeholders, the community and other public to assess how local authorities have
performed during the year in relation to stewardship of community assets, and the efficiency,
effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of operations. The annual report highlights regional
environmental issues and a path forward. It also displays interesting ways of representing data
and features technically sound reporting and scientific interpretation. For providing an
analysis of performance, the MPCB possesses a set of appropriate measures and robust
systems to collect the results that are interpreted and translated into action plans.
For effective implementation of environmental legislations, the Board has taken various steps
such as fast clearance of Consents/Authorization, Joint Vigilance Sampling, Legal actions
under Sec. 33A of Water Act and 31A of Air Act, environment improvement programs at
religious places, conducting mass awareness, augmenting frequency of monitoring of point
sources, fugitive sources, area sources for air and water, strengthening of laboratories, and
development of infrastructure and decentralization of powers at the level of subordinate offices.
An attempt has been highlighted for maximum information dissemination through website.
With a view to provide ready information on the activities of MPCB, this report presents the
relevant and latest statistics about key indicators and parameters.
Dr. P. Anbalagan,
Member Secretary,
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
Table of Contents
Sr. No. Chapter Pages
1. Introduction 1-2
2. Constitution of the Board 3-4
3. Meetings of the Board 5-6
4. Committees Constituted by the Board 7-9
5. Air & Water Quality Monitoring Network and Present Status of the Environment
10-58
6. Regional Environmental Problems & Control Measures taken in Respective Regions
59-65
7. Environmental Studies & Surveys 66-71
8. Environmental Training 72-74
9. Finance and Accounts 75
10. Implementation of Acts & Rules 76-78
11. Environmental Awareness & Public Participation 79-85
12. Important Matters dealt with by the Board 86-91
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure 1A Organizational Structure 93
Annexure 1B Charts for Field Offices and Board Laboratories 94-95
Annexure 2 Staff Strength as on 31/03/2018 96-97
Annexure 3 Details of Regional & Sub-Regional Offices with their Jurisdictions 98-103
Annexure 4 Region-wise Industry Statistics 104
Annexure 5 Details of Training Programs Attended by MPCB Officials during year 2017-18
105-112
Annexure 6 Finance and Accounts for the year 2017-18 113-116
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1. INTRODUCTION
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) was established on 7th September, 1970 under the
provisions of Maharashtra Prevention of Water Pollution Act, 1969. The Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 was
adopted in Maharashtra on 1st June, 1981 and accordingly Maharashtra Pollution Control Board was
formed under the provisions of Section 4 of Water (P & CP) Act, 1974. The Air (P & CP) Act 1981 was
adopted in Maharashtra in 1983 and initially some areas were declared as Air Pollution Control Areas
on 2nd May, 1983. The entire state of Maharashtra has been declared as Air Pollution Control Area
since 6th November, 1996. The Board also functions as the State Board under Section 5 of the Air (P &
CP) Act, 1981.
The MPCB implements various environmental legislations in the State of Maharashtra, including the
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1981, Water (Cess) Act, 1977 and some of the provisions under Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986
and Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2016 and the rules framed there under such as, Bio-
Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and
Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. MPCB
implements these environmental legislations via its 12 Regional Offices (ROs) in the State and
functions under the administrative control of Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra.
The Organizational structure of the Board and information of Regional and Sub-Regional offices and
staff strength are provided in Annexures 1A, 1B and 2.
In order to deal with resource depletion and environmental degradation, prudent environmental
management is necessary in the State. Since environmental problems are diverse, their solutions have
to be Region-specific. Preparation of Annual Reports is a timely step, initiated by the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India (GoI) and State Pollution
Control Boards (SPCBs) aimed at producing an informative account of the environmental conditions
so as to achieve sustainable growth in each state. MPCB has established twelve Regional offices and
forty two Sub-Regional offices across the State to safeguard the natural environment and curb
pollution with necessary control measures.
The Board has strengthened its monitoring network further for assessing ambient air and water
quality. Data on ambient air quality is compiled under the National Ambient Air Monitoring Program
(NAMP). Similarly, data on water quality of surface water and groundwater is monitored under the
State Water Quality Monitoring Program (SWMP). All related data is compiled and updated regularly
on the MPCB website. During festivals, noise levels are monitored regularly and the data analyzed is
updated on the website so as to make information available to the public. Efforts are also being made
to create awareness to celebrate all festivals in an eco-friendly manner.
In order to maintain transparency and increase its overall efficiency, the Board, through Integrated
Management Information System (IMIS), has computerized its processes and operations. This system
includes Consent Management, Cess collection, Laboratory Management, Waste Management,
Human Resource and Financial Management. This information is used to determine if pollution control
strategies as advised by implementing authority are giving acceptable values and are thereby lowering
pollution levels and if new or additional controls are required to achieve acceptable levels. The Board
has introduced a rapid disposal system for consent and authorization applications made by industries
and other projects under environment protection legislations. These steps taken by MPCB have been
widely appreciated by industries and developers as the status of their applications can now be easily
tracked. Information related to consents and authorizations granted by the Board is also updated on
the website in a timely manner.
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In the State of Maharashtra there are a total of 262 local bodies, comprising of 27 Municipal
Corporations out of which 24 Corporations have obtained authorization from MPCB for approved
sites. 11 Municipal Corporations have processing and disposal facilities for solid waste and the same
number of facilities is in operation. 62 Municipal Councils have partial processing and disposal
facilities.
As a part of Common Infrastructure for Environment Protection, facilities have been established across
the State for providing common facilities for treatment and disposal of Hazardous and Bio-Medical
Waste. Common facilities for management of Hazardous Waste have been set up at Taloja, Mahape,
Ranjangaon and Butibori. The Board also encourages local bodies to treat and dispose Municipal Solid
Waste (MSW) in a scientific and legalized manner. The Board also motivates industries to adopt
measures and cleaner technologies for controlling pollution.
For creating general awareness among the people regarding environmental issues, the Board
constantly endeavors to conduct various awareness programs involving press, media, NGOs, artists
and students throughout the State. As a part of environmental campaigns, street plays are also
organized at schools, colleges, and public spaces such as railway stations and these are widely
appreciated by the public.
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2. CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board comprises of Chairman, Members from the categories as
shown below and a full time Member Secretary, as Chief Executive Officer as per the Rules under
Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 notified by the State Government in 1983.
The composition of the Board is as under:
1. Chairman: (Part time or full time)
2. Representatives of the State Government (not exceeding five)
3. Representatives of local bodies (not exceeding five)
4. Representatives of companies or corporations of the State Government (two)
5. Members representing interests of agriculture, fishery or industry or trade (not exceeding three)
6. Member Secretary (full time)
Government of Maharashtra has powers under Section 4 of the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 to constitute Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). However, members
representing the local bodies (not exceeding five) and members representing interests of agriculture,
fishery, industry, trade or any other interest are not yet appointed as per the composition given under
the Act.
Table 2.1. Constitution of M.P.C. Board during 2017-18.
Mr. Satish Gawai, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Department,
Government of Maharashtra
Chairman, (Additional Charge)
(from 01/04/2017 to 09/07/2017)
Mr. Milind Mhaiskar, IAS
Vice-President & CEO, MHADA,
Government of Maharashtra,
Chairman, (Additional Charge)
(From 10/07/2017 to 31/03/2018)
Additional Chief Secretary
Public Health Department,
Government of Maharashtra,
Mantralaya, Mumbai
Member
Principal Secretary-II
Urban Development Department,
Government of Maharashtra,
Mumbai
Member
Principal Secretary
Water Supply and Sanitation,
Government of Maharashtra,
Mantralaya, Mumbai
Member
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Secretary
Home (Transport) Department,
Government of Maharashtra,
Mantralaya, Mumbai
Member
Chief Executive Officer
M.I.D.C., Mahakali Caves Road,
Andheri (E),Mumbai
Member
Member Secretary (Technical)
Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran,
Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Member
Dr. P. Anbalagan
Member Secretary,
M.P.C.B, Mumbai.
Member Secretary
(from 07/01/2015)
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3. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the reporting year, the 168th meeting was held on 29th December, 2017. The major decisions
taken in the meeting are as below.
1. Enhancement of professional charges and fees of Panel Advocates appearing on behalf of the
MPCB before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Mumbai/Aurangabad/Nagpur and
Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi/Western Zone Bench, Pune.
It has been observed that the matters filed before the Hon’ble High Court and National Green Tribunal
takes proceeds for years and has multiple hearings. Hence it is required to enhance the payment of
professional charges fees of Panel Advocates appearing on behalf of the MPCB before the High Court
of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Mumbai/Aurangabad/Nagpur and Hon’ble National Green Tribunal,
Principal Bench, New Delhi/Western Zone Bench, Pune. After due deliberation, Board decided to
enhance the professional charges fees. Accordingly, Standing Order for payment of professional
charges to Panel Advocates appearing before Hon’ble High Court and National Green Tribunal with
effect from 01/01/2018 will be issued.
2. Strengthening and Augmentation of Air Quality Monitoring Activities in the State.
Board has noted the above proposal envisaged for augmentation of air quality monitoring in the state
of Maharashtra at additional 57 locations to strengthen air quality monitoring network as per fund
allocation available for NAMP monitoring program by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
CPCB shall contribute 50% of capital and O & M cost of the proposed NAMP augmentation program
with additional PM2.5 parameters as per CPCB guidelines. For this project 50% balance of the capital
and O & M costs need to be contributed by MPCB.
These additional stations shall be operated through educational institutes/local bodies/universities as
per CPCB monitoring protocol. The expenditure (50 % contribution by MPCB) shall be met through
Cess fund, as provision in this regard is available.
Board approved the installation of one CAAQMS in each District of Maharashtra and additional
monitoring stations in major cities depending on the spatial distribution as well as CPCB Guidelines for
monitoring ambient air quality to comply with parameters notified in NAAQMS-2009.
Fund allocation regarding NAMP program will be as per the prevailing procedure followed by the
Board as per CPCB Guidelines. Member Secretary/Chairman have been authorized to take suitable
decisions in the matter.
3. Setting up of Continuous Automatic Ambient Air Quality (CAAQMS) in million plus cities (Vasai-
Virar, Kalyan-Dombivali and Navi Mumbai area) under cost sharing basis project from CPCB, New
Delhi.
Board has noted the agenda item and principally approved MPCB’s participation in the CPCB project
“Setting up of Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Stations in million-plus cities under 50:50 cost
sharing with CPCB”. CPCB’s procurement of CAAQMS has been approved by placing repeat order to
the lowest bidder who has been recently selected by the Board in a similar procurement made for
other projects. In this regard, the Board has placed a purchase order for procurement of 11 CAAQMS
to M/S Chemtrols Industries Pvt. Ltd., 10 to be installed in Mumbai and one in Navi Mumbai. Further,
The Chairman/Member Secretary, MPCB have been authorized to take suitable decision in the matter.
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4. To grant Combined Consent (under Green category) and BMW Authorization (Combined Consent
Authorization- CCA) to all existing non-bedded Health Care Establishments.
MPCB, in compliance of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and CPCB directions vide dated
04/06/2012 (Revised Ind. Category – 07/03/2016), shall grant Combined Consent (under Green
category) and BMW Authorization (Combined Consent Authorization - CCA) to all existing non-bedded
Health Care Establishments, irrespective of date of commissioning and number of patients treated
with effect from 01/04/2016.
CCA will be granted for a maximum period of two terms of three years on submission of online
application through MPCB web portal with mandatory documents including self-certified Capital
Investment (C.I.) Certificate and payment of Consent fees based on C.I. duly self-certified by the
applicant, as applicable for Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate.
Member Secretary, MPCB will issue Public Notice prescribing procedure for application and grant of
CCA twice in reputed newspapers across the State in Marathi and English, consecutively at an interval
of 15 days with a caution regarding intention of Board to take legal action as per provision of EP (Act)
and BMW Rules, if HCE fails to obtain online authorization within three months from the date of first
issuance of such public notice.
5. Regarding exemption of Consent to Establish to the industries/ Establishment those attracts the
provision as per Environment Impact Assessment 2006 and amendments thereof.
The Board hereby confirms that all the industrial projects have to obtain the Consent to Establish as
per the prevailing procedure laid down under Section25/26 of the Water (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 & under section 21 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Member Secretary empower to communicate the decision of the Board to CPCB for grant of consent
to establish.
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4. COMMITTEES CONSTITUTED BY THE BOARD
With a view to have smooth functioning of the Board, as provided under section 9 of the Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and Section 11 of the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution Act 1981; the Board has constituted various committees for efficient and effective
implementation of the Acts and Rules. During the year 2017-18, the following Committees were in
existence.
4.1 Consent Appraisal Committee (CAC)
During the reporting year, Consent Appraisal Committee is comprised of following members:
1. Chairman, MPC Board, Mumbai Chairman
2. Secretary, Home (Transport) Dept., Mumbai Member
3. Technical Advisor, MIDC, Mumbai Member
4. Member Secretary, MPCB, Mumbai Member Secretary
5. Scientist & Head, NEERI, Mumbai Special Invitee
Terms of Reference
The CAC considers the applications for consents/ authorizations under Water (P &CP) Act, 1974, Air (P
& CP) Act, 1981 and Hazardous Wastes (M & H) Rules, 1989 as under;
'RED' Category: Projects with capital investment above Rs. 75 Crores
'ORANGE' Category: Projects with capital investment above Rs. 750 Crores
'GREEN' Category: All Projects beyond Rs. 2000 Crores / All Municipal Corporations.
There were 9 Meetings of Consent Appraisal Committee held during the year 2017-18 wherein 1212 CAC applications were discussed and 565 cases were granted. 4.2 Appellate Committee
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977 was enacted by the Parliament on December 7, 1977. The main object of the Act is to levy and collection of Cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local authorities and to augment the resources of Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards. The Act provides for constitution of Appellate Authority comprising of Chairman (Chairman of the Board) and two members to be nominated by the Chairman from amongst the Board Members. The Appellate Authority is empowered to entertain appeal against the order of assessment of order imposing penalty. The Appellants are required to prefer an appeal within 30 days.
Accordingly, Appellate Authority has been reconstituted vide order No. E-319/2006 dated 8-12-2006 to hear an appeal. 15 Appeals were pending before the Appellate Authority since 1992. Out of 20 appeals and remaining 85 appeals are pending for final hearing. During the year 20 fresh appeal has been filed. The Appellate Committee constituted is comprised of following members:
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1. Chairman Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chairman
2. Chief Executive Officer Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400093
Member
3. Member-Secretary (Technical) Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Member
4.3 Consent Committee (CC)
The Consent Committee comprises of following members:
1. Member Secretary, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Chairman
2. Water Pollution Abatement Engineer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
3. Air Pollution Abatement Engineer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
4. Assistant Secretary (Technical), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
Terms of Reference The Consent Committee considers the applications for consent/ authorization under water (P & CP) Act. 1974, Air (P & CP) Act, 1981 and Hazardous Wastes (M & H) Rules, 1989 as under;
‘RED’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs.25Crores and up to Rs.75 Crores
‘ORANGE’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs. 250 Crores and up to Rs. 750 Crores
‘Green’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs. 1000 Crores and up to Rs. 2000 Crores
'Infrastructure Project’ : Project with capital investment above Rs. 25 Crores and up to Rs. 350 Crores
There were 10 meetings of Consent Committee held during the year 2017-18 and total 895 applications were discussed and 670 were disposed off.
4.4. Committee for issuance of Grant/Renewal of Authorization of Industrial Units possessing
environmentally sound management facilities for reprocessing/recycling and Actual Users/co-
processing/Utilizations of the Hazardous Waste and recycling of electronic waste (e-waste).
In view of the newly notified Waste Rules, 2016 mentioned above, a committee consisting of the
following members has been constituted to examine the proposals/applications received for grant of
authorizations under the Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016 and E-Waste (Management) Rule, 2016 in the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
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1. Shri. R.K. Garg, Former Managing Director, Indian Rare Earths Ltd., 4, Vikram Jyoti, Deonar, Mumbai-400088
Chairman
2. Scientist -1 or 2, Environment Department, Goverment of Maharashtra, Mumbai-400 032
Member
3. Shri. B. R. Naidu, Regional Director, Central Pollution Control Board, Vadodara
Member
4. Assistant Secretary (Technical), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
5. Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Member Convener
4.5. Committee for deciding guidelines for issuance of registrations to producers or brand owners.
A committee consisting of the following members has been constituted to decide guidelines and line
of action for issuance of registrations and to recommend the authority to grant registrations under
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
1. Joint Director (WPC), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chairman
2. Representative of ITC, Mumbai – Prof. Shashank Mhaske, HOD, Polymer, ICT, Mumbai
Member
3. Representative of Environment Department, GoM Member
4. Representative of Urban Development Department, GoM Member
5. Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Member Convener
4.6. Constitution of Committee for scrutiny of authorization for all Corporations/Councils as per
Municipal Solid Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000.
The Board receives applications for authorization from various local bodies. These applications have
to be scrutinized and processed for grant of authorization. The Board has now decided in the Consent
Appraisal Committee meeting held on 04/12/2013 to constitute a committee for scrutiny of
applications for authorization of Municipal Corporations/Councils and to make suitable
recommendations to Consent Committee. The following committee is hereby situated for effective
implementation of MSW (M&H) Rules, 2000.
1. Shri. P.K. Mirashe, Assistant Secretary (Tech.) Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Chairman
2. Shri. D.T. Devale, Ex. Sr. Law Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Expert Member
3. Dr. Sneha Palnitkar or Representative, All India Institute of local Self Government
Expert Member
4. Shri. Bhalchandra P. Patil, Ex. Dy. Municipal Commissioner, MCGM
Expert Member
5. Shri. S. K. Purkar, Law Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
6 Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Member Convener
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5. AIR AND WATER MONITORING NETWORK AND PRESENT STATUS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Air pollution is caused mainly by transportation, fuel combustion in stationary sources, burning of
fossil fuels like coal, wood, dry grass, and construction activities. Motor vehicles produce high levels
of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NO). Construction activities, bad
roads and burning of fossil fuels are responsible for dust (particulate matter) pollution. Residential
and commercial activities also contribute to air pollution. Human health is affected due to poor air
quality. Principally, air pollution affects the body's respiratory system and the cardiovascular system.
Though the individual reactions to air pollutants depend on the type of pollutant a person is exposed
to and the degree of exposure, air pollution may cause long term health problems. The health effects
caused by air pollutants may range from biochemical and physiological changes like difficulty in
breathing, wheezing, coughing and aggravation of existing respiratory and cardiac conditions.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has established Ambient Air Quality Network in Maharashtra
covering major cities to comply with the mandate of Air (Prevention & Control) Act 1981 and to
disseminate information regarding status of air quality prevailing in the State of Maharashtra. Also,
monitoring is necessary for evaluation of the effectiveness of control programs and to identify areas
in need of prioritization and long term air quality management. Air quality monitoring is carried out
to understand natural scavenging or cleansing processes in the environment through pollution
dilution, dispersion, wind movement, dry deposition, precipitation and chemical transformation of
pollutants generated.
Water demand for various consumptive uses, such as drinking, agriculture and industries from
groundwater and surface water resources is higher than the availability. Distribution of rainfall is
highly uneven in the State and in many areas the soil conditions and topography are unfavorable to
groundwater recharge through percolation. Further, over-use and misuse of resources is responsible
for water scarcity. Wide disparities exist in sanitation facilities in urban and rural areas. Thus, meeting
the increased needs for water supply and sanitation facilities is a challenge for authorities.
5.1. Monitoring Network and Region-wise Air Quality in Maharashtra
Central Pollution Control Board initiated National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (NAAQM) program
in the year 1984 to get spatial and temporal variation of ambient air concentrations for a wide range
of pollutants that are considered relevant for evolving strategic management plans. The program was
subsequently renamed as NAMP (National Air Quality Monitoring Program). Under NAMP, three air
pollutants viz., Sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxides (NO2) and Respirable Suspended Particulate
Matter (RSPM/PM10) have been identified for regular monitoring at all the locations. Monitoring of
pollutants is carried out for 24 hours (4-hourly sampling for gaseous pollutants and 8-hourly sampling
for particulate matter) with a frequency of twice a week, to have 104 observations in a year as per
CPCB monitoring protocol.
As per CPCB monitoring protocol, locations are selected to represent different land use categories
such as residential, industrial, and commercial, to capture air quality levels under different activity
profiles. Under MPCB’s Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program, there are presently 73 operational
stations for air quality monitoring across 12 Regions in Maharashtra. These air quality monitoring
stations are operated through educational institutes, local bodies which are having infrastructure to
monitor air quality stations as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring protocol. As
these agencies have long agreement with MPCB for operation of monitoring stations their
performance is reviewed by the Board. The data generated by these stations are verified at HQ level
before forwarding it to CPCB. There is one operational station under the State Air Monitoring Program
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(SAMP) and 63 under the National Air Monitoring program (NAMP). Also, 9 Continuous Ambient Air
Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) are in operation to monitor the ambient air continuously for
parameters which include NOx, SO2 and RSPM. These stations are connected to the AQI server at CPCB,
New Delhi.
Fig. 5.1. Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations at Kurla (left) and Sion (right) in Mumbai.
Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool for effective communication on the status of the air quality to people.
AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single index value which is easy to
understand. The categories of AQI are usually expressed in terms of the air quality being Good, Bad,
Poor or Very Poor based on the concentrations of various pollutants and their health impacts at
various concentrations. AQI is useful for reporting daily air quality and to gauge the pollution load.
Most of the AQI developed by various agencies are within a range of 0 to 500 and higher value of AQI
indicates a high level of pollution. Depending upon ‘doses of exposure’ AQI is further divided into
different classes of AQI, which present different health concerns. To make it easy to understand, the
categories of AQI are assigned color codes which have been represented in Table 5.24. Various
international environmental agencies such as US-EPA have developed their own set of mathematical
algorithms to determine AQI, which are based on human exposure dose of air pollutants.
Air quality in the State is assessed through routine and specific monitoring. In order to assess the
ambient air quality with respect to criteria pollutants as per National Ambient Air Quality standards,
data has been collected for the year 2017-18. The data is analyzed for SO2, NOX and particulate matter
(PM10) or respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM). The locations under different class areas
like industrial, residential and commercial were monitored Region-wise and the observations have
been made using NAAQM standards as represented in following sections.
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10(µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Nagpur
Civil Lines, Nagpur
IOE, North Ambazari Road
Hingna Road
Sadar
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10(µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Chandrapur
Old MIDC Chandrapur SRO Office, Chandrapur
MIDC, Chandrapur Ghuggus
Rajura Ballarshah
Tadali MIDC
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Kolhapur
Shivaji University
Ruikar Trust
Mahadwar Road
SRO - Sangli, Udyog Bhavan
Sangli-Miraj Primary Municipal School
Krishna Valley School
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
AurangabadC.A.D.A. Office SBES CollegeCollector Office Jalna- Krishna DhanJalna - Bachat Bhavan Siddheshwar Sahakari BankKeshawraj Vidyalaya MIDC Water WorksGaneshnagar Mutha ChowkIndustrial Area Phase 2 - CIDCO
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
PunePimpri-Chinchwad Karve Road CAAQMS
Nal Stop Bhosari
Swargate Solapur
WIT Campus Saat Rasta
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Average SO2(µg/m3)
Average NOx(µg/m3)
Average PM10(µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Raigad
Panvel Water Supply
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10(µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
KalyanAmbernathBadlapurPrematai HallI.G.M. HospitalShree Pimpleshwar MandirDombivaliMIDC Office DombivaliMPCB RO Kalyan OfficePowai ChowkCHM College Campus
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Navi Mumbai
Airoli Nerul Rabale Mahape Kharghar Taloja
0
50
100
150
200
Average SO2(µg/m3)
Average NOx(µg/m3)
Average PM10(µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
Mumbai
Sion Bandra
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
)
AmravatiGovt. College of Engineering
A-23 MIDC Amaravati
Raj Kamal Chowk, Amaravati
College of Engineering & Technology, Akola
LR College of Engineering
MIDC Water Works
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Average SO2 (µg/m3) Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Co
nce
ntr
atio
n (
µg/
m3
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Nashik
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5.1.1. Amravati
There are 6 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations under in Amravati Region at industrial, residential, rural
and commercial locations. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all
locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that the average SO2 and NOx concentrations at all locations were
within the NAAQM standard limits. However, PM10 concentrations at all locations were beyond the
standards. Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are
represented in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Amravati Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Govt. College of Engineering 11 16 69
A-23 MIDC Amravati 11 21 97
Raj Kamal Chowk, Amravati 13 23 121
College of Engineering & Technology, Akola 9 10 111
LR College of Engineering 9 10 107
MIDC Water Works 11 11 116
It is observed from Table 5.1. that minimum SO2 concentration of 9 µg/m3 and minimum NOx
concentration of 10 µg/m3 was found at College of Engineering & Technology, Akola and LR College of
Engineering. The maximum SO2 concentration of 13 µg/m3 and maximum NOx concentration of 23
µg/m3 was found at Raj Kamal Chowk, Amravati. Minimum PM10 concentration of 69 µg/m3 was found
at Govt. College of Engineering and the maximum concentration of 121 µg/m3 was found at Raj Kamal
Chowk, Amravati. The minimum and maximum exceedance factors for PM10 are shown in Table 5.2.
Table 5.2. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Amravati Region.
Exceedance factor - Amravati
PM10
Min 1.15
Max 2.01
5.1.2. Aurangabad
There are 11 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in this Region which have been established
under NAMP. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations is
represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it is observed that SO2 and NOx concentrations at all locations except Industrial Area-
2 CIDCO were below NAAQM standard limits. Also, PM10 concentrations at all locations except
Ganeshnagar, Mutha Chowk and Industrial Area-2 CIDCO were above the standard limits. Details of
annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table 5.3.
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Table 5.3. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Aurangabad Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
C.A.D.A. Office 9 31 76
SBES College 11 33 78
Collector Office 9 31 74
Jalna- Krishna Dhan 9 39 87
Jalna - Bachat Bhavan 9 40 110
Siddheshwar Sahakari Bank 6 21 78
Keshawraj Vidyalaya 6 21 84
MIDC Water Works 6 21 84
Ganeshnagar 22 25 23
Mutha Chowk 35 31 40
Industrial Area Phase 2 - CIDCO 58 62 63
From Table 5.3. it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 6 µg/m3 and minimum NOx
concentration of 21 µg/m3 were found at Siddheshwar Sahakari Bank, Keshawraj Vidyalaya and MIDC
Water Works. Minimum PM10 concentration of 23 µg/m3 was found at Ganeshnagar. Maximum SO2
concentration of 58 µg/m3 and maximum NOx concentration of 62 µg/m3 were found at Industrial
Area Phase 2 - CIDCO. Maximum PM10 concentration of 110 µg/m3 was found at Jalna – Bachat Bhavan.
The exceedance factors for PM10 for this Region are shown in Table 5.4.
Table 5.4. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Aurangabad Region.
Exceedance factor – Aurangabad
PM10
Min 1.05
Max 1.83
5.1.3. Chandrapur
There are 6 Ambient Air Monitoring stations under NAMP and one established under CAAQMS in
Chandrapur Region. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations
is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it is evident that concentrations of SO2 and NOx were within the NAAQM standard
limits at all locations whereas PM10 concentrations at all locations were beyond the prescribed
standards. Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented
in Table 5.5.
Table 5.5. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Chandrapur Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Old MIDC Chandrapur 5 14 80
SRO Office, Chandrapur 4 29 90
MIDC, Chandrapur 4 28 74
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Ghuggus 4 26 298
Rajura 4 27 185
Ballarshah 4 29 132
Tadali MIDC 4 27 110
It can be observed from Table 5.5. that minimum SO2 concentration of 4 µg/m3 was recorded at all
locations except Old MIDC Chandrapur where the maximum SO2 concentration of 5 µg/m3 was found.
Minimum NOx concentration of 14 µg/m3 was recorded at Old MIDC Chandrapur. Minimum PM10
concentration of 74 µg/m3 was found at MIDC, Chandrapur. Maximum NOx concentration of 29 µg/m3
was found at SRO Office, Chandrapur and Ballarshah. Maximum PM10 concentration of 298 µg/m3 was
recorded at Ghuggus. The exceedance factors for PM10 for Chandrapur Region are shown in Table 5.6.
Table 5.6. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Chandrapur Region.
Exceedance factor – Chandrapur
PM10
Min 1.23
Max 4.96
5.1.4. Kalyan
Out of the 10 AAQMS in this Region, 8 have been established under NAMP, one under SAMP and one
has been established under CAAQMS. The annual average concentration of all the parameters
analyzed at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it is evident that concentrations of SO2 at all locations was within the NAAQM
standard limits. Concentrations of NOx at all locations were beyond the limits and PM10 concentrations
at all locations except Shree Pimpleshwar Mandir were beyond the standard limits. Details of annual
average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table 5.7.
Table 5.7. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Kalyan Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Ambernath 25 71 227
Badlapur 29 73 209
Prematai Hall 34 43 66
I.G.M. Hospital 31 42 68
Shree Pimpleshwar Mandir 9 73 53
Dombivali 26 77 248
MIDC Office Dombivali 25 71 210
MPCB RO Kalyan Office 31 41 69
Powai Chowk 30 82 245
CHM College Campus 22 64 146
From Table 5.7. it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 9 µg/m3 was found at Shree
Pimpleshwar Mandir. The minimum NOx concentration of 41 µg/m3 was found at MPCB RO Kalyan
Office. The minimum PM10 concentration of 66 µg/m3 was found at Prematai Hall. The maximum SO2
concentration of 34 µg/m3 was found at Prematai Hall. The maximum NOx concentration of 82 µg/m3
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was found at Powai Chowk. Maximum PM10 concentration of 248 µg/m3 was found at Dombivali. The
exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Kalyan Region are shown in Table 5.8.
Table 5.8. Exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Kalyan Region.
Exceedance factor – Kalyan
NOx PM10
Min 1.02 1.1
Max 1.92 4.13
5.1.5. Kolhapur
There are 6 AAQMS in this Region which have been established under NAMP. The annual average
concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that SO2 concentrations at all locations was within the NAAQM
standard limits. NOx concentrations at all locations except Krishna Valley School were beyond the
prescribed limits. PM10 concentrations at all locations except Shivaji University were beyond the
prescribed standards. Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18
are represented in Table 5.9.
Table 5.9. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Kolhapur Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Shivaji University 13 22 60
Ruikar Trust 28 48 117
Mahadwar Road 21 36 90
SRO - Sangli, Udyog Bhavan 9 35 83
Sangli-Miraj Primary Municipal School 12 50 81
Krishna Valley School 11 40 80
It is evident from Table 5.9. that minimum SO2 concentration of 9 µg/m3 was found at SRO-Sangli,
Udyog Bhavan. Minimum NOx concentration of 22 µg/m3 and the minimum PM10 concentration of 60
µg/m3was found at Shivaji University. The maximum SO2 concentration of 28 µg/m3 and maximum
PM10 concentration of 117 µg/m3 was found at Ruikar Trust. The maximum NOx concentration of 50
µg/m3 was found at Sangli-Miraj Primary Municipal School. The exceedance factors for NOx and PM10
for Kolhapur Region are shown in Table 5.10.
Table 5.10. Exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Kolhapur Region.
Exceedance factor – Kolhapur
NOx PM10
Min 1.2 1.33
Max 1.25 1.95
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5.1.6. Mumbai
There are two Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under CAAQMS in this Region at two different
residential locations at Sion and Bandra. The annual average concentration of all the parameters
analyzed at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that the average SO2 concentrations at Sion and Bandra were well
within the NAAQM standard limits whereas concentrations of NOx and PM10 at both locations were
beyond the standards. Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-
18 are represented in Table 5.11.
Table 5.11. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Mumbai Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Sion 6 77 148
Bandra 14 49 106
From Table 5.11. it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 6 µg/m3 was found at Sion and a
maximum of 14 µg/m3 was found at Bandra. Minimum NOx concentration of 49 µg/m3 was found at
Bandra and a maximum of 77 µg/m3 was found at Sion. Minimum PM10 concentration of 106 µg/m3
was found at Bandra whereas maximum PM10 concentration of 148 µg/m3 was found at Sion. The
exceedance factors for PM10 for Mumbai Region are shown in Table 5.12.
Table 5.12. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Mumbai Region.
Exceedance factor – Mumbai
PM10
Min 1.76
Max 2.46
5.1.7. Nagpur
Out of the five AAQMS in this Region, 4 have been established under NAMP and one has been
established under CAAQMS. However air quality data from the CAAQMS at Divisional Commissioner
Officer is not available. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all
locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that SO2 and NOx concentrations at all locations are within the
NAAQM standard limits. PM10 concentrations at all locations are beyond the prescribed limits. Details
of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table
5.13.
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Table 5.13. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Nagpur Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Civil Lines, Nagpur 10 31 61
IOE, North Ambazari Road 11 34 95
Hingna Road 11 35 99
Sadar 10 32 94
From Table 5.13. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 10 µg/m3 was recorded at
Civil Lines, Nagpur and Sadar. Minimum NOx concentration of 31 µg/m3 and minimum PM10
concentration of 61 µg/m3 was recorded at Civil Lines, Nagpur. Maximum SO2 concentration of 11
µg/m3 was recorded at IOE, North Ambazari Road and Hingna Road. Maximum NOx concentration of
35 µg/m3 and maximum PM10 concentration of 99 µg/m3 was recorded at Hingna Road. The
exceedance factors for PM10 for Nagpur Region are shown in Table 5.14.
Table 5.14. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Nagpur Region.
Exceedance factor – Nagpur
PM10
Min 1.01
Max 1.65
5.1.8. Nashik
There are 8 AAQMS in this Region of which 7 have been established under NAMP and one has been
established under CAAQMS. However, the air quality data from the CAAQMS at KTHM College Campus
is not available. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations is
represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that SO2 and NOx concentrations at all locations are within the
NAAQM standard limits. PM10 concentrations at all locations are beyond the prescribed limits. Details
of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table
5.15.
Table 5.15. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Nashik Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
SRO Office Nashik 11 21 78
MIDC Satpur 10 20 77
RTO Colony 11 21 90
NMC Nashik 11 22 96
MIDC Jalgaon 14 32 78
Girna Water Tank 12 29 70
Old B. J. Market 13 31 72
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From Table 5.15. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 10 µg/m3 and minimum NOx
concentration of 20 µg/m3 was recorded at MIDC Satpur. Minimum PM10 concentration of 70 µg/m3
was recorded at Girna Water Tank. Maximum SO2 concentration of 14 µg/m3 and maximum NOx
concentration of 32 µg/m3 was recorded at MIDC Jalgaon. Maximum PM10 concentration of 96 µg/m3
was recorded at NMC Nashik. The exceedance factors for PM10 for Nashik Region are shown in Table
5.16.
Table 5.16. Exceedance factors for PM10 for Nashik Region.
Exceedance factor – Nashik
PM10
Min 1.16
Max 1.6
5.1.9. Navi Mumbai
Out of the 6 AAQMS in Navi Mumbai Region, one has been established under CAAQMS and 5 have
been established under NAMP. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at
all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that the average SO2 concentrations at all locations are within the
NAAQM standard limits. NOx concentrations at all locations except Airoli are beyond the standard
limits. PM10 concentrations at all locations were beyond the prescribed standards. Details of annual
average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table 5.17.
Table 5.17. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Navi Mumbai Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Airoli 30 37 63
Nerul 21 43 116
Rabale 23 46 112
Mahape 23 49 86
Kharghar 22 44 91
Taloja 23 47 105
From Table 5.17. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 21 µg/m3 was found at Nerul.
Minimum NOx concentration of 37 µg/m3 and minimum PM10 concentration of 63 µg/m3 was found
at Airoli. Maximum SO2 concentration of 30 µg/m3 was found at Airoli. Maximum NOx concentration
of 49 µg/m3 was found at Mahape. Maximum PM10 concentration of 116 µg/m3 was found at Nerul.
The exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Navi Mumbai Region are shown in Table 5.18.
Table 5.18. Exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Navi Mumbai Region.
Exceedance factor – Navi Mumbai
NOx PM10
Min 1.07 1.05
Max 1.22 1.93
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5.1.10. Pune
There are 8 AAQMS in this Region of which 6 are under NAMP, and one is under SAMP. The annual
average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that the SO2 concentrations at all locations are within the NAAQM
standard limits. NOx concentrations at all locations except WIT Campus and Saat Rasta are beyond the
standard limits. PM10 concentrations at all locations are beyond the standard limits. Details of annual
average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table 5.19.
Table 5.19. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Pune Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Pimpri-Chinchwad 24 57 87
Karve Road CAAQMS 24 46 73
Nal Stop 21 63 101
Bhosari 24 58 112
Swargate 22 75 85
Solapur 19 67 96
WIT Campus 14 33 65
Saat Rasta 14 34 69
From Table 5.19. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 14 µg/m3 was found at WIT
Campus and Saat Rasta. Minimum NOx concentration of 33 µg/m3 and minimum PM10 concentration
of 65 µg/m3 was found at WIT Campus. Maximum SO2 concentration of 24 µg/m3 was found at Pimpri-
Chinchwad and Karve Road CAAQMS. Maximum NOx concentration of 75 µg/m3 was found at
Swargate. Maximum PM10 concentration of 112 µg/m3 was found at Bhosari. The exceedance factors
for NOx and PM10 for Pune Region are shown in Table 5.20.
Table 5.20. Exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Pune Region.
Exceedance factor – Pune
NOx PM10
Min 1.15 1.08
Max 1.87 1.86
5.1.11. Raigad
The AAQMS at Panvel Water Supply Plant in this Region has been established under NAMP. The annual
average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at this location is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it can be observed that the concentration of SO2 was within the NAAQM standard
limits whereas the concentrations of NOx and PM10 were beyond the standard limits at this AAQMS.
Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in
Table 5.21. The exceedance factor for PM10 for Raigad Region is 1.81.
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Table 5.21. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Raigad Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Panvel Water Supply Plant 23 46 109
5.1.12. Thane
There are 3 AAQMS established under NAMP in this Region. The annual average concentration of all
the parameters analyzed at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2. it is evident that SO2 concentrations at all locations are within the NAAQM prescribed
standards. NOx concentrations at only Balkum/Glaxo are within the standard limits. PM10
concentrations at all locations are beyond the standard limits. Details of annual average statistical
data recorded throughout the year 2017-18 are represented in Table 5.22.
Table 5.22. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Thane Region.
Location
Parameters [µg/m3]
SO2 NOX PM10
Standards (µg/m3)
50 40 60
Balkum/Glaxo 15 35 136
Naupada 19 48 119
Kopri 19 46 121
It can be observed from Table 5.22. that minimum SO2 concentration of 15 µg/m3 was found at
Balkum/Glaxo while the maximum SO2 concentration of 19 µg/m3 was found at Naupada and Kopri.
Minimum NOx concentration of 35 µg/m3 was found at Balkum/Glaxo while the maximum NOx
concentration of 48 µg/m3 was found at Naupada. Minimum PM10 concentration of 119 µg/m3 was
found at Naupada while the maximum PM10 concentration of 136 µg/m3 was found at Balkum/Glaxo.
The exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Thane Region are shown in Table 5.23.
Table 5.23. Exceedance factors for NOx and PM10 for Thane Region.
Exceedance factor – Thane
NOx PM10
Min 1.15 1.98
Max 1.2 2.26
5.2. Conclusion for Air Quality in the State of Maharashtra
An overview of the AQI for observations recorded by the AAQMS in Maharashtra has been calculated
using three parameters viz. SO2, NOx and RSPM (PM10) as per the calculation and AQI categories
released by CPCB and IIT Kanpur in October 2014. After determining the sub-indices for a region the
highest sub-index from that AAQMS has been considered as the AQI for the area represented by that
AAQMS. From Figure 5.3. it is evident that 60% of daily observations were in the ‘Good’ to
‘Satisfactory’ category which is similar to the share of these categories during the year 2016-17. This
shows that the number of non-polluted days in Maharashtra has neither improved nor reduced. The
share of ‘Moderate’ (37%) air quality days has increased during 2017-18 as compared to last year’s
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share of 35% whereas the share of the ‘Poor’ (2%) air quality days has reduced as compared to 4%
recorded during the year 2017-18. In terms of polluted categories, about 1% of observation days were
recorded as ‘Very Poor’ and ‘Severe’. Table 5.24. represents colour codes for various ranges of AQI.
Table 5.24. Legend for reading AQI.
AQI 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500
Remarks Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
Figure 5.3. Share of AQI categories for air quality of monitored observations across all AAQMS in
Maharashtra (2017-18).
5.3. Ambient Noise Quality at Various Locations in the State of Maharashtra.
Sound is usually made up of a wide range of different frequencies. The spread of sound energy across
the audible frequency “spectrum” (about 20Hz – 20 kHz) is one factor that helps to make it identifiable
to the human ear. The human ear is a very sensitive system with an extensive dynamic range. To
accommodate this very large range, sound levels are measured using the decibel (dB) scale.
The sound level limits specified by CPCB represent the general limitation on noise produced by noise
sources. Some noises however, are annoying no matter where or in what kind of environment they
exist. High level impulsive noises represent a special category and consequently are restricted by an
absolute limitation.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) constituted a National Committee of Experts on Noise
Pollution Control. The Committee recommended noise standards for ambient air and for automobiles,
domestic appliances and construction equipment, which were later notified under The Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 as given in Table 5.25.
Table 5.25. Standards of Noise Levels under EPA (1986) Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.
Category of Area Limits in dB(A) Leq
Day time Night time
Industrial 75 70
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Poor (201-300)
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Commercial 65 55
Residential 55 45
Silence 50 40
In order to assess the ambient noise levels in the environment during a working and a non-working
day, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has taken initiative to carry out noise monitoring at
99 locations under 25 Municipal Corporations all over Maharashtra for 2 days period, on 24th and 26th
December, 2017 for 24 hours at various locations in different cities in Maharashtra. The duration of
monitoring during day time was between 6 AM and 10 PM. Night time monitoring was carried out
between 10 PM and 6 AM. The main aim of the project is to determine the trends and variations of
noise levels at various areas in the city with different land uses and to create awareness about noise
pollution through availability of scientific data on noise levels.
Noise measurements were done using calibrated Sound Level Meters (Type II) kept at fast response
mode keeping considering the rapidly changing nature of noise levels, using ‘A’ filter. The present
study covered locations comprising of mixed area categories such as residential, commercial and
silence zone.
5.3.1. Amravati
The highest noise levels of 74.1 dB(A) and 73.8 dB(A) were recorded during day time of the first and
second day of monitoring respectively at Raj Kamal Chowk. The highest noise levels of 57.2 dB(A) and
57.3 dB(A) during night time on the first and second day of noise monitoring respectively were
recorded at Collector Office. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels
of 2 days.
5.3.2. Aurangabad
The highest noise level of 70.8 dB(A) during day time of the first day of monitoring was recorded at
CJM Court. During night time on the first monitoring day, 57 dB(A) was the highest noise level which
was recorded at Shahu College. On the second day of noise monitoring the highest noise level of 69.2
dB(A) was recorded at Shaniwar Bazar during day time. During night time, 57.1 dB(A) was the highest
noise level and was recorded at Nirala Bazaar. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night
time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.3. Chandrapur
The highest noise levels of 85 dB(A) and 66.9 dB(A) during day time and night time on the first day of
monitoring and during day time on the second day at 77.4 dB(A) were observed at Gandhi Chowk. On
the second day of noise monitoring, the highest level of 65.6 dB(A) was found at Jetpura Gate at night
time. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.4. Kalyan
In this Region the highest noise level of 79.2 dB(A) was found at Goal Maidan during day time on the
first day of monitoring while 72.3 dB(A) was the highest noise level recorded during night time at
Katemanivali. On the second day of noise monitoring the highest noise level recorded was 73.5 dB(A)
at Birla College during day time. At night time the highest noise level of 68.4 dB(A) was found at Goal
Maidan and Doodh Naka. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels of
2 days.
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Maps not to scale and are only indicative.
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5.3.5. Kolhapur
In Kolhapur, Collector Office had the highest noise level of 78 dB(A) during day time on the first day of
noise monitoring. The highest noise level during night time on the first day and during day time and
night time on the second day was observed at Shivaji Chowk with 54.9 dB(A), 79.4 dB(A) and 61.1
dB(A) respectively. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.6. Mumbai
The noise level at Antop hill was high on both day time and night time on the first day of noise
monitoring with 76.2 dB(A) and 75.1 DB(A) respectively. During the second day of monitoring the
highest noise level of 80.1 dB(A) was found at Vashi Naka, Chembur during day time whereas the
highest noise level of 72.4 dB(A) during night time was recorded at Charkop, Kandivali. Figure 5.4.
summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.7. Nagpur
In Nagpur the highest noise level on both the days for day time and night time was observed at
Sitabardi Police Station with 69.3 dB(A) on the first day at day time and 64.3 dB(A) during night time
on the first day. During the second day noise levels of 70.9 dB(A) and 66.5 dB(A) were recorded at the
same location at day time and night time respectively. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time
and night time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.8. Nashik
In this Region, the highest noise level of 72.3 dB(A) was recorded at Shastri Tower Chowk during day
time of the first day of monitoring. During night time of the first day 68.1 dB(A) was the highest noise
level and was recorded at Mosampul. 74.7 dB(A) was the highest noise level found during day time at
Shastri Tower Chowk on the second day of noise monitoring whereas the highest noise level of 66.9
dB(A) was found at Dwarka Circle during night time. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and
night time noise levels of 2 days.
5.3.9. Pune
85.6 dB(A), 65.7 dB(A), 82 dB(A) and 64.9 dB(A) were the highest noise levels observed at Shivaji
Chowk, Solapur during day time and night time of the first and second days of noise monitoring
respectively in Pune Region. Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels
of 2 days.
5.3.10. Thane
The highest noise level of 81.1 dB(A) during day time on the first day of noise monitoring was observed
at Golden Police Chowki. Gokhale road was found to have high noise level of 79.7 dB(A) during night
time. On the second day the highest noise levels of 80.3 dB(A) during day time was observed at
Gaondevi Mandir, Naupada. 73.6 dB(A) was the highest noise level found at Valiv Phata during night
time of the second day of monitoring Figure 5.4. summarizes the average day time and night time
noise levels of 2 days.
5.4. Conclusion for Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring
Noise pollution not only causes environmental damage but it also has a negative impact on human
health as it can cause conditions such as aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and
sleep disturbances. The noise levels measured during the noise monitoring project by Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board exceeded the limits provided in Noise Pollution (R & C) Rules, 2000
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amendment dated 21st April, 2009. Various line sources and other vehicles were a major reason for
the increase in noise range.
Noise pollution can take a severe toll on human health in the long run. These effects will not become
apparent immediately, but there could be repercussions later on. The effects include a deterioration
of mental health; inability to hear things clearly, dilation of the pupils in the eyes and an impact on the
functioning of the heart. Governments should make efforts to restrict old and non-complying vehicles
and planting trees all over the city. The world without excessive noise pollution coming from human
sources would be a much quieter and more beautiful place to live in.
5.5. Water Quality in Maharashtra
In 1997, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined water pollution as any change in the physical,
chemical and biological properties of water that has a harmful effect on living things. Water pollution
results from various point sources such as industrial effluents and domestic waste, and non-point
sources such as fertilizer and pesticide run-offs in rural areas from the agricultural fields. Along with
human activities, various microbiological agents also cause water pollution which may cause various
water-borne diseases. When toxic substances enter lakes, streams, oceans, and other water bodies,
they get dissolved or lie suspended in water or get deposited on the bed. This results in the pollution
of water whereby the quality of the water deteriorates, affecting aquatic ecosystems. Further the
pollutants can also seep down and affect the groundwater deposits and aquifers.
The effects of water pollution are not only devastating to humans but also to flora and fauna. Water
pollution can also significantly increase the rate of algal blooms which can cause depletion of oxygen
in the water affecting the aquatic life. The consumption of water contaminated with pesticides can
result in cellular and Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) damage, suppression of immune system, cancers,
tumours and lesions on fish and animals, and physical deformities such as hooked beaks in birds and
thinning of egg shell can occur in avifauna. The consumption of polluted water may lead to not only
poisoning of humans, animals, birds, but also disturbs the fragile aquatic and riparian ecosystem.
Dumping of solid wastes is also an important factor resulting in deterioration of the groundwater
quality. Solid waste includes all the discarded solid materials from commercial, municipal, industrial,
and agricultural activities.
The quality of water is affected by various factors like rate of monsoon, dilution during monsoon, high
evaporation rate during the summers, sporadic pollution loads from various anthropogenic activities,
flow rate of water and so on. Hence, there could be varied fluctuations in the quality of water at the
same monitoring location leading to seasonal variations.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) regularly monitors the water quality across 250
Water Quality Monitoring Stations (WQMS) for both surface and ground water (200 for surface water
and 50 for groundwater) under Central Pollution Control Board’s project of NWMP. Surface water
samples are monitored every month whereas the ground water samples are monitored every six
months.
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5.5.1. Water Quality Index.
A water quality index provides a single number (like a grade) that expresses overall water quality of a
certain water sample (location and time specific) for several water quality parameters. The objective
of developing an index is to simplify the complex water quality parametric data into comprehensive
information for easy understanding. A water quality index based on important parameters provides a
simple indicator of water quality and a general idea of the possible problems with the water in the
region. Upon determining the Water Quality Index (WQI), water quality is described for easy
understanding and interpretation. The modified weights as per Central Pollution Control Board are
given in Table 5.26. and the equations used to determine the sub-index values are given Table 5.27.
In 1970, the National Sanitation Foundation, USA developed the Water Quality Index (NSFWQI), a
standardized method for comparing the water quality of various water bodies. NSFWQI is one of the
most respected and utilized water quality index in the United States. Nine water quality parameters
selected for calculating the index include dissolved oxygen (DO), fecal coliforms (FC), pH, biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD), temperature change, total phosphate, nitrate, turbidity and total solids.
5.5.1.1. WQI for Surface Water
Given the parameters monitored in India under the NWMP and to maintain the uniformity while
comparing the WQI across the nation, the NSF WQI has been modified and relative weights been
assigned by CPCB. The modified weights as per CPCB are given in Table 5.26. and the equations used
to determine the sub-index values are given Table 5.27. Upon determining the Water Quality Index,
water quality is described for easy understanding and interpretation. The description used in the
report for classifying and the describing the water quality is presented in Table 5.28.
Table 5.26. Modified Weights for Computation of WQI Based on DO, FC, pH and BOD.
Parameters Original Weights from NSF WQI Modified Weights by CPCB
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 0.17 0.31
Fecal Coliform (FC) 0.15 0.28
pH 0.12 0.22
BOD 0.1 0.19
Total 0.54 1
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Table 5.27. Sub-Index Equation Used to Calculate NSF WQI for DO, FC, pH and BOD.
Water Quality Parameters (units) Range Applicable Equation
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)(%
Saturation)
0-40 0.18 + 0.66 × % Saturation DO
40-100 (-13.55) + 1.17 × % Saturation DO
100-140 163.34 - 0.62 × % Saturation DO
Fecal Coliform (FC)
(counts/100 ml)
1 - 103 97.2 - 26.6 × log FC
103 - 105 42.33 - 7.75 × log FC
>105 2
pH
02 - 05 16.1 + 7.35 × (pH)
05 - 7.3 (-142.67) + 33.5 × (pH)
7.3 - 10 316.96 - 29.85 × (pH)
10 – 12 96.17 - 8.0 × (pH)
<2, >12 0
BOD (mg/l)
0 – 10 96.67 - 7 × (BOD)
10 – 30 38.9 - 1.23 × (BOD
>30 2
Table 5.28. Surface Water Classification based on Water Quality Index.
WQI Value Water Quality Class by
CPCB Class by MPCB Remarks
Colour code
used in this
report
63 – 100 Good - Excellent A A -I Non Polluted
50 – 63 Good water B Not Prescribed Non Polluted
38 - 50 Poor Water C A –II Polluted
38 & less Very Poor water D, E A – III, A- IV Heavily Polluted
5.5.1.2. WQI for Groundwater
MPCB monitors ground water quality for parameters like pH, total hardness, calcium, magnesium,
chloride, total dissolved solids, fluoride, manganese, nitrates and sulphates once in six months. Based
on the stringency of the parameters and its relative importance in the overall quality of water for
drinking purposes each parameter has been assigned specific weight by CPCB. These weights indicate
the relative harmfulness when present in water. The relative weights of the nine parameters (pH, Total
Hardness, Calcium Hardness, Magnesium Hardness, Chloride, Total Dissolved Solids, Fluoride, Nitrate,
Sulphate) have been determined and presented in Table 5.29. for water samples monitored by MPCB
in the year 2017-18. Based on the absolute value of the index determined from calculations, water
quality is classified as presented in Table 5.30.
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Table 5.29. Relative Weights of Each Parameter for WQI of Groundwater.
Chemical
Parameters
Indian Standards for
Drinking Water Quality Weight (Wi)
Acceptable
Limit
Permissible
Limits Weight
Relative
Weight
Weight w/o
Iron,
Manganese &
Bicarbonate
Relative
Weight w/o
Iron,
Manganese &
Bicarbonate
pH 6.5-8.5 No
relaxation 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Total
Hardness
(TH)
300 600 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
Calcium 75 200 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
Magnesium 30 No
relaxation 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
Bicarbonate 244 732 3 0.07317 - -
Chloride 250 1000 3 0.07317 3 0.10000
Total
Dissolved
Solids
(TDS)
500 2000 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Fluoride 1 1.5 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Manganese 0.1 0.3 4 0.09756 - -
Nitrate 45 No
relaxation 5 0.12195 5 0.16667
Sulphate 200 400 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Total 41 1 30 1
Table 5.30. Groundwater Classification Based on Water Quality Index.
WQI Value Water Quality Colour code used in this report
<50 Excellent
50-100 Good water
100-200 Poor Water
200-300 Very Poor water
>300 Water Unsuitable for drinking
5.5.2. Analysis of Surface Water Quality with Statistical details
As per provisions made by Water Quality Assessment Authority constituted under Sub-Sections (1)
and (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act No. 29 of 1986) water quality in
Maharashtra is monitored by various agencies namely Hydrology Project (SW), Groundwater Surveys
& Development Agency (GSDA), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board (MPCB), Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Water quality testing under CPCB’s NWMP in Maharashtra is monitored by MPCB (State nodal
agency). Maharashtra has the highest number of monitoring stations under NWMP across all states in
India. MPCB possesses infrastructure to monitor 44 parameters covering field observations, general
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parameters, core parameters and trace metals. The samples are monitored at monthly and six
monthly frequencies for surface water and groundwater stations respectively. In order to have
continuous vigilance check on water quality, MPCB has installed WQMS (Water Quality Monitoring
Stations) across the State.
Quality of surface water is monitored per month across all stations. The spatial presence of the
stations is presented basin wise in the respective sections below. Basin-wise water quality index is
presented in this section for the basins of Tapi, Krishna, Godavari and Coastal basin.
5.5.2.1. Tapi Basin
The intra-basin performance of Tapi Basin across six districts in the Maharashtra is depicted in Figure
5.5. It can be observed that the water quality index (WQI) in Dhule district was excellent during the
months of April, July, August, September, October and November 2017 and the water was not
polluted. In Amravati district, the WQI was recorded as good and the water was not polluted in the
months of May, July, August, December 2017 and February and March 2018. During the months of
April, June, September, October, November 2017 and January 2018, the WQI was excellent and the
water was not polluted.
In Akola district, the WQI was recorded as excellent only during the months of September, October
and December 2017 and the water was not polluted. The WQI was very poor during the months of
April 2017 and January 2018 and the water was heavily polluted during these months. The WQI was
recorded as poor in the months of June, July, August 2017 and March 2018 and the water was polluted.
The WQI during May, November 2017 and February 2018 was good with unpolluted water.
In Jalgaon the WQI was excellent and the water unpolluted during all months except August and
November 2017. During these two months the WQI was recorded as good and the water was
unpolluted. In Nandurbar district, the WQI was excellent during all months except April and August
2017 during which the WQI was recorded as good and the water was unpolluted throughout the year.
In Nashik district the WQI was recorded for only September and December 2017. The WQI was
recorded as excellent and the water was not polluted. About 54% observations were recorded as dry.
5.5.2.2. Godavari Basin 1
Figure 5.5. shows the monthly trend in WQI along Godavari Basin 1 across 8 districts during the year
2017-18. From the figure it is evident that the WQI of all districts in this basin was recorded as excellent
during the year 2017-18 and the water was unpolluted throughout the year. About only 8%
observations were recorded as dry in this basin.
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
WQ
I
Tapi Basin
Amaravati Akola Dhule Jalgaon Nandurbar Nashik
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18
WQ
I
Godavari Basin 1
Aurangabad Beed Jalna Latur
Nanded Nashik Osmanabad Parbhani
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
WQ
I
Godavari Basin 2
Bhandara Buldana Chandrapur Nagpur Wardha Yavatmal
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18
WQ
I
Krishna Basin
Pune Kolhapur Sangli Satara Solapur
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
WQ
I
West Flowing Rivers
Mumbai Raigad Ratnagiri Thane
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
WQ
I
Saline (sea and creek)
Mumbai Ratnagiri Thane
Fig. 5.5. Monthly trends of WQI across districts in sub-basins of Maharashtra.
Maps not to scale and are only indicative.
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5.5.2.3. Godavari Basin 2
Figure 5.5. shows the monthly trend in WQI along Godavari Basin 2 across six districts during the year
2017-18. The water quality along this basin has been recorded as mostly unpolluted throughout the
year. In Bhandara district, the WQI was recorded as excellent during all months except May and June
2017 when it was recorded as good although the water quality was non-polluted. In Buldana district
the WQI was recorded as poor only during July 2017 and the water was polluted during this month.
During August to November 2017 when WQI was recorded, it was observed to be excellent and the
water was unpolluted. In the district of Chandrapur, the WQI was recorded as excellent during June
to August 2017, October 2017 and December 2017 to February 2018 and the water quality to
unpolluted. During the months of April, May, September, November 2017 and March 2018, the WQI
was categorized as good and the water was not polluted.
In the months of November 2017 and March 2018, the WQI was recorded as good and during the
remaining year the WQI was recorded as excellent. In Wardha the water was unpolluted throughout
the year. The WQI was recorded as excellent during all months except March 2018 when it was
recorded as good. In the district of Yavatmal, the water was unpolluted throughout the year. The WQI
was recorded as excellent during June to September 2017 and December 2017 to February 2018.
During April, May, October and November 2017 and March 2018, the WQI was recorded as good.
During this year only 3% observations were recorded as dry.
5.5.2.4. Krishna Basin
Figure 5.5. shows the monthly trend in WQI along Krishna basin across five districts during the year
2017-18. In Pune, the WQI was excellent only during July and October 2017 when the water was not
polluted. During August and September 2017 and from November 2017 to March 2018, the WQI was
recorded as good and the water was not polluted. From April to June 2017 the WQI was recorded as
poor and the water was polluted during these months. In Kolhapur, water was unpolluted throughout
the year with WQI recorded as excellent during all months except April and June 2017 when it was
recorded as good.
In the district of Sangli, the WQI was recorded as excellent during all months of water quality
monitoring and the water was unpolluted throughout the year. In Satara district the water was
unpolluted throughout the year and the WQI was recorded as excellent during all months of
monitoring except during May and June 2017 when the WQI was recorded as good. In Solapur district,
the WQI was recorded as excellent during April, July, August, October 2017 and from December 2017
to March 2018. The WQI was recorded as good during June, September and November 2017. During
these months the water was unpolluted. The WQI was recorded as poor during May 2017 and the
water polluted. In the year 2017-18 only about 4% observations were recorded as dry.
5.5.2.5. Coastal Basin
5.5.2.5.1. West Flowing rivers
The monthly trend of WQI along the basin of west flowing rivers across four districts in Maharashtra
during the year 2017-18 is shown in Figure 5.5. In the districts of Raigad and Thane, the water was
unpolluted during all months of water quality monitoring and the WQI was recorded as excellent
throughout the year. In Ratnagiri district the water was unpolluted throughout the year and the WQI
was recorded as excellent during all months except April and June 2017 when it was recorded as good.
The water quality in Mumbai district was unpolluted only during July and August 2017 when the WQI
was recorded as good. The WQI was recorded as poor during September 2017 and very poor during
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the remaining months. The water quality ranged from polluted to highly polluted during the months
of April to June 2017, September to December 2017, and January to March 2018. During 2017-18 no
observations were recorded as dry.
5.5.2.5.2. Saline (Sea and Creek)
Figure 5.5. shows the monthly trend in WQI along the Saline (sea & creek) basin across three districts
during the year 2017-18. In Mumbai, the WQI was recorded as good during July to September 2017
and February and March 2018. The water was unpolluted. The WQI was recorded as poor during the
months of April to June 2017 and October 2017 to January 2018 and the water was polluted.
In Ratnagiri district, the WQI was recorded as excellent from July 2017 to March 2018. The WQI was
recorded as good from April to June 2017. The water quality was unpolluted throughout the year. In
Thane the WQI was recorded as excellent during July and August 2017. The WQI was categorized as
good during April to June 2017 and from September 2017 to March 2018. During the year 2017-18, no
dry observations were recorded.
5.5.3. Analysis of Groundwater Quality with Statistical details
In Maharashtra, CGWB (Central Ground Water Board), GSDA (Groundwater Survey and Development
Agency) and MPCB monitor the ground water quality across various districts of the State. MPCB has
66 ground water monitoring stations which monitor water quality twice a year for parameters like pH,
Nitrate, TDS, Hardness, Fluoride, microbial content, and sulphates. The water quality for groundwater
across various Regions in the State is represented in Table 5.31.
Legend for WQI for Ground Water in Various Regions.
Excellent Good Poor Very Poor Not suitable for drinking Dry No Data
Table 5.31. WQI for Ground Water in Various Regions.
Apr-17 98 90 7 295
Oct-17 138 137 86 17 163 153 18 85
Station Code 2001 2002 2003 1993 2200 2201 2824 2825 211 2828
Region Amravati Aurangabad Chandrapur
Apr-17 25 23 14 79 72 24 215 7 64 84 38 37 189 32
Oct-17 8 21 151 127 44 151 211 22 67 17 119 24 35 37 24
Station Code 219 220 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2202 2829 2830 2831 2832 2933 2834 2835
Region Kolhapur
Apr-17 13 130 8 78 11 126 48 97 60 44 45
Oct-17 114 124 99 133 97 118 13 75 19 13 1 97
Station
Code 209 210 212 213 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2203 2826 2827
Region Nagpur
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Apr-17 74 19
Oct-17 94
Station Code 221 1990 1991 2204 2816 2817 214 215
Region Nashik Navi Mumbai
Apr-17 117 423 12 42 257 167
Oct-17 133 243 25 91 648 129
Station
Code 1992 2819 2820 2821 2822 2823
Region Pune
Apr-17 128 324 185
Oct-17 150 83 173 197
Station Code
217 218 1989 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
Region Raigad Thane
5.5.4. Conclusion for WQI for Surface Water and Groundwater
In terms of overall Basins, West Flowing Rivers recorded major portion of observations (around 84%)
in ‘Non-polluted’ category followed by Godavari basin (> 68%) and Krishna basin (> 67%) during the
year 2017-18. As compared to other Sub-Basins, Manjra Sub-Basin of Godavari Basin recorded
reduction in number of observations recorded under ‘Good to Excellent’ category compared to the
previous year. Pollution is a major concern in the Saline (Sea and Creek) sub-basin of Maharashtra
with more than 54% of the observations recorded under ‘Polluted’ category.
In the year 2017-18, Mithi River was polluted throughout the year. Rivers such as Chandrabhaga, Mor,
Patalganga and Waghur which were observed in Priority V last year were recorded under Priority IV
during the current year. The Kan River which was recorded under non-polluted category in year 2016-
17 has shifted to Priority V in the year 2017-18, thereby showing a decline in water quality. It is
important to note that the number of non-polluted rivers has increased to 15 in the current year as
compared to the previous year (which recorded only 5 rivers). This indicates an improvement in water
quality.
The number of groundwater WQMS recorded WQI in the category ‘Water Unsuitable for Drinking’
have reduced from 5 (2016-17) to 3 in 2017-18. These 2 WQMS (2819, 2822 and 1985) recorded WQI
under category ‘Water Unsuitable for Drinking’ category due to high levels of TDS, hardness, calcium
and chlorides.
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5.6. Industrial Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) had brought out notifications
in 1989, with the purpose of prohibiting/restricting operations of certain industries to protect
ecologically sensitive areas. The notifications have introduced the concept of categorization of
industries as "Red", "Orange", "Green" and “White” with the purpose of facilitating decisions related
to the location of these industries. Subsequently, the application of this concept was extended in other
parts of the country not only for the purpose of location of industries, but also for the purpose of
Consent management and formulation of norms related to the surveillance/inspection of industries.
The process of categorization thus far was primarily based on the size of the industries and
consumption of resources. Pollution due to discharge of emissions and effluents and its likely impact
on health was not considered as the primary criterion.
Based on brain storming sessions among CPCB, SPCBs and MoEF & CC, the following criteria on "Range
of Pollution Index" for the purpose of categorization of industrial sectors have been finalized.
Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 60 and above - Red category
Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 41 to 59 - Orange category
Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 21 to 40 - Green category
Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score including and up to 20 - White category
Maharashtra is one of the most highly industrialized states in India. With a rise in industrial estates in
the State, areas like Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Nashik, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad that
have a large number of pollution-prone industries are facing chronic industrial pollution. In order to
maintain a safe distance between industrial units and rivers to avoid discharge of effluent into water
bodies, the State has its policy which also states that no industry will be allowed to establish along a
river bank. Industries are being encouraged to recycle and reuse waste.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has 12 Regions viz. Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Thane,
Kalyan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amravati, Kolhapur and Chandrapur. The total number of
industries under these categories in Maharashtra is 89,738. These industries are categorized as red,
orange, green and white, and are further divided into small, large and medium based on their pollution
index. The total number of red industries in Maharashtra is 20,166, orange is 25,002 and green is
43,688. The total number of large industries is 9,635, medium, 2,933, and small, 76,288. The total
number of white industries in the State is 882. The categorization as well as size of industries within
Maharashtra is given in Table 5.32.
Table 5.32. Categorization of industries in Maharashtra.
Large Medium Small
Red 4135 1033 14998
Orange 3160 1342 20500
Green 2340 558 40790
White 882
To monitor compliance of Consent conditions, performance of ETP, ECS and other measures, the
Board officials inspect industries regularly. There are 489 industries identified under “Highly Polluting
Industries”. Table 5.33 shows region-wise details of these highly polluting industries.
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Table 5.33. Highly Polluting Industries as on 31/3/2018.
Industry Amravat
i
Aurangabad
Chandrapu
r Kalyan
Kolhapur
Mumbai
Nagpur
Nashik
Navi Mumba
i
Pune Raigad Thane
Grand Total
Cement - - 5 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 7
Distillery 1 15 - 17 - 1 22 - 36 - - 92
Dyes and Dye-
intermediates
- - 2 3 2 - 1 - 1 - 7 2 18
Fertilizer 1 2 - - - 1 1 4 - 1 3 - 13
Integrated Iron and
Steel - - 1 - 1 - 4 - - 1 2 - 9
Oil Refinery
- - - - - 2 - - - - - - 2
Pesticide - - - 1 5 - - 1 3 - 3 3 16
Pharmaceuticals
- 13 - 12 4 - - 2 15 9 14 23 92
Pulp & Paper
- - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - 2
Sugar 1 55 2 - 41 - 5 35 - 63 - - 202
Tannery 1 - - - - - - - - - 1
Thermal Power Plant
2 1 7 - 2 1 12 3 - - - 1 29
Petro-chemical
- - - - - - - - 1 - 5 - 6
Grand Total
5 87 18 16 73 4 25 67 20 111 34 29 489
5.6.1. Analysis of performance of CETP with Statistical Details
Common Effluent Treatment Plants not only help industries to control pollution with ease but also act
as a step towards a cleaner environment and service to the society at large. The concept of CETP has
many advantages. Waste water from few industries often contains a significant concentration of
pollutants and to reduce it to the desired concentration becomes techno-economically difficult. The
total number of operational CETPs in Maharashtra is 24.
Region-wise information regarding the number of industries under each category as well as the
amount of effluent generated and amount treated along with the performance of CETPs operating in
these regions is illustrated below. Standards of 100 mg/l for BOD and 250 mg/l for COD as determined
by the CPCB have been considered for evaluation of performance of CETPs. The total industrial effluent
generated in the State of Maharashtra during the year 2017-18 was 27,440 MLD and the same quantity
was treated by industries in the regions in consideration. The tables in the following paragraphs show
the minimum and maximum values recorded by individual CETPs for BOD and COD during the year
2017-18 along with the annual mean as well as standard deviation (SD).
Amravati
LSI MSI SSI
220 6 4315
94 10 1920
80 42 321
White - 122
Aurangabad
LSI MSI SSI
269 22 5378
136 80 2004
208 105 854
White - 26
Chandrapur
LSI MSI SSI
44 3 430
40 4 410
149 5 268
White - 35
Kalyan
LSI MSI SSI
148 24 1472
103 64 933
213 129 1782
White - 47
Kolhapur
LSI MSI SSI
340 31 9101
117 52 3656
242 97 1680
White - 187
Mumbai
LSI MSI SSI
38 30 1956
526 232 686
444 79 640
White - 9
Nagpur
LSI MSI SSI
127 7 1665
126 26 2216
441 34 1280
White - 42
Nashik
LSI MSI SSI
337 45 6117
173 61 2312
458 112 2056
White - 93
Navi Mumbai
LSI MSI SSI
173 63 1540
158 180 952
195 34 1101
White - 92
Pune
LSI MSI SSI
493 291 7101
1270 563 4608
1323 322 3637
White - 203
Raigad
LSI MSI SSI
55 21 442
118 37 352
220 33 420
White - 13
Thane
LSI MSI SSI
96 15 1273
299 33 451
162 41 959
White - 13
-200
0
200
400
600
800
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
(m
g/l)
AmravatiAdditional AmaravatiIndustrial Area
-200
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
NagpurButibori CETP Pvt. Ltd.
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
ThaneTarapur EnvironmentProtection Society CETP
-200
0
200
400
600
800
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
AurangabadSMS Waluj CETP PvtLtd
-500
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
PuneKurkumbh Environment Protection Co-op. Society
Ranjangaon CETP
Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd
Hydro Air Tectonics (PCD)
Akkalkot CETP
-1000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
(m
g/l)
Navi MumbaiThane-Belapur Association
Taloja CETP Cooperative Society
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
KalyanACMA CETP Cooperative Society Ltd.
Badlapur CETP Association
Chikhloli-Morivali Effluent Treatment
Dombivli Better Environment System Association
Dombivli CETP (Chemical) (Phase-II)
-1000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
(m
g/l)
RaigadPRIA CETP (I) Ltd.
RIA CETP Co-op. Society Ltd.
MMA-CETP Cooperative Society Ltd.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
BOD COD
Par
ame
ters
mg/
l)
KolhapurL.K. Akiwate Industrial Co-op. Estate Ltd.
Lote Parshuram Environment Protection Co-op. Society
Kagal-Hatkanangale CETP
Ichalkaranji Textile Development Cluster Ltd. (12 MLD)
Ichalkaranji Textile Development Cluster Ltd. (1 MLD)
Fig. 5.6. Industrial statistics for regions in Maharashtra in 2017-18.
Maps not to scale and are only indicative.
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5.6.1.1. Amravati
Total amount of effluent generated and treated in this Region during the year 2017-18 is 21.4 MLD.
There is one CETP in Amravati Region. The treatment capacity of this CETP is 5 MLD. Data on the
quantity of effluent treated by this CETP is not currently available. The annual performance of the
CETP for the year 2017-18 is represented in Table 5.34. The total number of industries in Amravati
under each category is demonstrated in Figure 5.6.
Table 5.34. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Amravati Region.
Parameters (mg/l) Location
Additional Amravati Industrial Area
Inlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 0
Max. 384
Mean 143
SD. 128
COD (mg/l)
Min. NA
Max. 1064
Mean 397
SD. 351
Outlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 4
Max. 222
Mean 54
SD. 74
COD (mg/l)
Min. 12
Max. 556
Mean 141
SD. 180
From Table 5.34. it can be observed that the reduction in BOD at the CETP at Additional Amravati
Industrial Area was 62% whereas the COD was being reduced with 64% efficiency. The parameters for
the treated effluent were within the prescribed discharge standards of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l for BOD
and COD respectively. At present the CETP is not discharging treated industrial effluent on land. The
CETP is being operated on ZLD principle.
5.6.1.2. Aurangabad
There is one operational CETP provided viz. M/s. Waluj CETP Pvt. Ltd. located at MIDC Area, Waluj
with a treatment capacity of 10 MLD. The collective amount of effluent generated by industries in
Aurangabad was 63 MLD. However, data on quantity of industrial being treated at this CETP is not
currently available. The total number of industries in Aurangabad under each category is presented in
Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETP is presented in Table 5.35.
Table 5.35. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Aurangabad Region.
Parameters (mg/l) Location
SMS Waluj CETP Pvt. Ltd.
Inlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 0
Max. 1750
Mean 187
SD. 152
COD (mg/l) Min. 0
Max. 4320
35
Mean 474
SD. 340
Outlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 27
Max. 170
Mean 38
SD. 2
COD (mg/l)
Min. 88
Max. 520
Mean 116
SD. 16
From Table 5.35. it is evident that the CETP at Aurangabad was performing well with more than 80%
efficiency in reducing BOD and more than 74% efficiency in reducing COD. Also the post treatment
concentrations of BOD and COD were within the prescribed discharge limits of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l
respectively.
5.6.1.3. Chandrapur
The total amount of effluent generated from industries in this Region was 254.24 MLD and there is no
CETP provided in this Region. However industries are treating their effluent individually within the
premises. Therefore all the effluent generated was treated during the year 2017-18. The total number
of industries in Chandrapur under each of the category is demonstrated in Figure 5.6.
5.6.1.4. Kalyan
There are 5 operational CETPs in this Region. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs is 26.55
MLD. The total effluent generated by industries during the year 2017-18 was 74.64 MLD of which 24.5
MLD was being treated by these CETPs. The minimum SD. was found at ACMA-CETP Cooperative
Society Ltd. The maximum SD. was found at Dombivali CETP (Chemical) (Phase-II). The total number
of industries in Kalyan under each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6. and the
performance of these CETPs during the year 2017-18 is presented in Table 5.36.
Table 5.36. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Kalyan Region.
Parameters (mg/l)
Location
ACMA CETP
Cooperative
Society Ltd.
Badlapur
CETP
Association
Chikhloli-
Morivali
Effluent
Treatment
Dombivli
Better
Environment
System
Association
Dombivli
CETP
(Chemical)
(Phase-II)
Inlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 65 155 110 240 115
Max. 1250 1250 1050 2500 875
Mean 363 494 390 721 519
SD. 255 211 258 396 349
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 216 508 380 500 320
Max. 2688 3640 3072 5320 2432
Mean 1002 1452 1204 2005 1490
SD. 605 556 795 856 944
Outlet BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 7 16 20 16 14
Max. 165 230 210 190 150
Mean 41 68 59 55 60
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SD. 25 48 35 34 36
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 28 56 68 56 52
Max. 588 684 582 658 412
Mean 139 201 187 168 184
SD. 72 126 89 85 100
From Table 5.36. it can be observed that the CETP at Dombivali Better Environment System
Association was performing at more than 91% efficiency in reducing BOD and COD whereas the
performance of the rest of the CETPs was more than 85% in BOD and COD reduction. Also, the outlet
values were within the prescribed discharge limits of 100 mg/l for BOD and 250 mg/l for COD.
5.6.1.5. Kolhapur
There are 5 operational CETPs in this Region. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs is 29.8
MLD. The total effluent generated and treated by industries in this Region was 121.59 MLD. The total
number of industries in Kolhapur under each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6 and
performance of CETPs is presented in Table 5.37. The minimum SD. was found at Ichalkaranji Textile
Development Cluster Ltd. (12 MLD) whereas the maximum SD. was found at Lote Parshuram
Environment Protection Co-op. Society.
Table 5.37. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Kolhapur Region.
Parameters (mg/l)
Location
L.K.
Akiwate
Industrial
Co-op.
Estate
Ltd.
Lote
Parshuram
Environment
Protection
Co-op
Society
Kagal-
Hatkanangale
C.E.T.P.
Ichalkaranji
Textile
Development
Cluster Ltd.
(12 MLD)
Ichalkaranji
Textile
Development
Cluster Ltd. (1
MLD)
Inlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 220 220 10 140 90
Max. 1250 3600 680 1000 960
Mean 559 804 152 670 654
SD. 221 194 46 168 176
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 584 224 184 528 264
Max. 4560 11840 2176 4240 3264
Mean 1651 2594 444 2094 2082
SD. 686 711 149 477 514
Outlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 28 38 20 18 20
Max. 625 390 130 100 60
Mean 70 127 70 26 29
SD. 21 39 24 3 16
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 136 128 80 64 88
Max. 1440 1328 408 284 204
Mean 207 326 217 116 126
SD. 33 130 45 10 36
It is evident from Table 5.37. that Kagal-Hatkanangale CETP was performing with the least efficiency
of about 53% in BOD and COD reduction. The CETPs at L.K. Akiwate Induatrial Co-op. Estate Ltd. and
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Lote Parshuram Environment Protection Co-op. Society were performing very well with more than
84% efficiency. Both the CETPs at Ichalkaranji Textile Development Cluster Ltd operated at more than
93% efficiency in BOD and COD reduction. The prescribed discharge limits were met at all CETPs except
at Lote Parshuram Environment Protection Co-op. Society.
5.6.1.6. Mumbai
There is no CETP in this Region at present. The total effluent generated and treated by industries in
Mumbai Region was 8.9 MLD during the year 2017-18. Categorization of industries in this Region is
given in Figure 5.6.
5.6.1.7. Nagpur
There is one CETP provided in Nagpur Region. The treatment capacity of this CETP is 5 MLD. The total
industrial effluent generated in this Region during the year 2017-18 was 25875.5 MLD of which 4.9
MLD was being treated at this CETP. Total number of industries in Nagpur under each category is
presented in Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETP is presented in Table 5.38.
Table 5.38. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Nagpur Region.
Parameters (mg/l) Location
Butibori CETP Pvt. Ltd.
Inlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 88
Max. 475
Mean 227
SD. 80
COD (mg/l)
Min. 224
Max. 1328
Mean 613
SD. 211
Outlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 11
Max. 36
Mean 26
SD. 4
COD (mg/l)
Min. 36
Max. 164
Mean 86
SD. 19
From the table it is clear that the CETP at Butibori is performing with more than 88% efficiency in BOD
reduction and more than 85% efficiency in COD reduction. The BOD and COD outlet values after
treatment are well within the prescribed limits.
5.6.1.8. Nashik
There presently exists no CETP in this Region. However, Consent to Establish a CETP at Nashik Metal
Finishers Ltd., Plot No. P30, MIDC, Taluka Ahmedabad, District – Nashik has been obtained. Total
number of industries in Nashik under each category is demonstrated in Figure 5.6. The total industrial
effluent generated in Nashik Region during 2017-18 was 133.03 MLD and the same quantity was being
treated at respective industries.
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5.6.1.9. Navi Mumbai
There are two operational CETPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 49.5 MLD. The
total effluent generated in Navi Mumbai Region during the year 2017-18 was 48.5 MLD of which 43
MLD was being treated in these CETPs. The minimum SD. was found at Thane Belapur Association and
the maximum SD. was found at Taloja CETP Cooperative Society. The total number of industries under
each category in this Region are shown in Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETPs is shown in Table
5.39.
Table 5.39. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Navi Mumbai Region.
Parameters (mg/l) Location
Thane-Belapur Association Taloja CETP Cooperative Society
Inlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 46 145
Max. 2800 6000
Mean 490 1317
SD. 342 752
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 128 416
Max. 7600 11200
Mean 1448 3465
SD. 902 1711
Outlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 7 110
Max. 240 2800
Mean 102 600
SD. 353 638
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 24 344
Max. 760 6200
Mean 240 1398
SD. 841 1395
It can be observed from Table 5.39. that the CETP at Thane-Belapur Association is performing well
with more than 75% efficiency while Taloja CETP Cooperative Society has about 57% efficiency in
reducing BOD and COD. The outlet values of BOD and COD post treatment were beyond the prescribed
limits of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l respectively at both CETPs.
5.6.1.10. Pune
There are 5 operational CETPs in Pune Region. Their collective treatment capacity is 12.5 MLD. The
total industrial effluent generated in this Region during the year 2017-18 was 379.62 MLD. Data on
the quantity of effluent treated by these CETPs during this year is not currently available. The minimum
SD. was found at Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd. while the maximum SD. was found at Kurkumbh
Environment Protection Co-op. Society. The total number of industries under each category in this
Region is shown in Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETPs is shown in Table 5.40.
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Table 5.40. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Pune Region.
Parameters (mg/l)
Location
Kurkumbh
Environment
Protection Co-op.
Society
Ranjangaon
CETP
Greenfield
CET Plant P.
Ltd
Hydro Air
Tectonics
(PCD)
Akkalkot
CETP
Inlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 52 2 70 11 88
Max. 1200 2650 490 1550 865
Mean 660 475 138 135 335
SD. 341 321 68 92 151
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 504 44 132 32 264
Max. 3520 8240 1488 620 2592
Mean 2067 1416 392 378 967
SD. 1370 941 202 275 431
Outlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 17 13 11 32 38
Max. 80 775 130 450 320
Mean 54 111 32 159 95
SD. 30 71 26 68 65
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 56 36 40 100 116
Max. 272 2192 328 1360 952
Mean 163 250 101 465 282
SD. 88 229 80 187 189
From Table 5.40. it is evident that the CETP at Kurkumbh Environment Protection Co-op. Society is
performing very well at about 92% efficiency. The CETP at Hydro Air Tectonics (PCD) had the lowest
performance with about 38% efficiency. The remaining CETPs were performing at about 71% efficiency
in BOD and COD reduction. The discharge limit for BOD were being met at all CETPs and the limit for
COD was being attained at all CETPs except Akkalkot CETP.
5.6.1.11. Raigad
There are 3 operational CETPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 32.5 MLD. The
total amount of effluent generated by industries in this Region during the year 2017-18 was 95.38
MLD of which 29.2 MLD was being treated by these CETPs. The total number of industries under each
category in this Region is shown in Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETPs is shown in Table 5.41.
The minimum SD. was found at MMA-CETP Cooperative Society Ltd. while the maximum SD. was
found at RIA CETP Co-op. Society Ltd.
Table 5.41. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Raigad Region.
Parameters (mg/l)
Location
PRIA CETP (I)
Ltd.
RIA CETP Co-op. Society
Ltd.
MMA-CETP Cooperative
Society Ltd.
Inlet BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 70 320 60
Max. 3000 2800 480
Mean 578 910 299
SD. 529 468 97
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COD
(mg/l)
Min. 168 1104 232
Max. 5920 7240 2336
Mean 1416 2625 915
SD. 1125 1209 284
Outlet
BOD
(mg/l)
Min. 45 78 10
Max. 575 1050 180
Mean 244 229 44
SD. 125 199 17
COD
(mg/l)
Min. 124 228 32
Max. 1328 2912 496
Mean 588 732 175
SD. 264 488 36
From Table 5.41. it is evident that PRIA CETP (I) Ltd. is performing at 58% efficiency in reducing BOD
and COD. RIA CETP Co-op. Society Ltd. had an efficiency of 75% while MMA-CETP Cooperative Society
Ltd. was performing at more than 80% efficiency. The discharge limits of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l for
BOD and COD respectively were being attained only at MMA-CETP Cooperative Society Ltd.
5.6.1.12. Thane
There is one CETP in Thane Region. The total industrial effluent generated during the year 2017-18
was 364.45 MLD of which 25 MLD was treated at this CETP. The total number of industries under each
category in this Region is shown in Figure 5.6. and performance of the CETP is shown in Table 5.42.
Table 5.42. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Thane Region.
Parameters (mg/l) Location
Tarapur Environment Protection Society CETP
Inlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 420
Max. 4800
Mean 1070
SD. 412
COD (mg/l)
Min. 1224
Max. 18240
Mean 3137
SD. 1110
Outlet
BOD (mg/l)
Min. 80
Max. 1600
Mean 305
SD. 206
COD (mg/l)
Min. 204
Max. 3424
Mean 890
SD. 615
From Table 5.42. it is observed that the Tarapur Environment Protection Society CETP was performing
very well with about 73% efficiency in reducing BOD and COD. However, the outlet values of BOD and
COD were beyond the prescribed discharge limits of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l.
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5.7. Domestic Wastewater Treatment
5.7.1. Analysis of Performance of Sewage Treatment Plants with Statistical Details
Details of STPs according to Regions in the State of Maharashtra are presented in the following
sections and the performance of STPs is analyzed based on standards of 20 mg/l for Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (BOD) and 50 mg/l for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as prescribed by CPCB in the
Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 in Schedule – VI. Currently there are 89 operational STPs in the
State of Maharashtra. The total quantity of domestic effluent received by STPs during the year 2017-
18 was 7296.98 MLD while the total quantity of domestic effluent treated by STPs during this year was
3994.29 MLD. Standard deviation for STP performance has not been included in this report on account
of unavailability of flow values corresponding to the outlet values for each STP.
5.7.1.1. Amravati
There are two STPs under Amravati Municipal Corporation with respective treatment capacities of
30.5 MLD and 44 MLD. The STP with a treatment capacity of 30.5 MLD is under maintenance while the
other STP is in operation. There is one STP operational under the Municipal Council of Shegaon with a
treatment capacity of 7 MLD. The total domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-
18 was 97.7 MLD and the total quantity of effluent treated was 79 MLD. The mean of annual
performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Amravati Region are represented in Table 5.43.
Table 5.43. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Amravati Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Amravati Municipal Corporation STP at Lalkhadi, Taluka & District Amravati.
7.06 7.04 13 6.8 18 16
Municipal Council, Shegaon Taluka Shegaon, District Buldana.
7.77 7.38 80.5 23.65 257 33
It can be observed from Table 5.43. that outlet value of BOD at the STP under Amravati Municipal
Corporation was within the standards for domestic effluent discharge prescribed in the E (P) Rules,
1986 in Schedule – VI. However, the BOD value of the STP provided by Municipal Council, Shegaon
exceeded the prescribed standards. Outlet values for suspended solids (S.S.) were not beyond the
prescribed standards at all locations.
5.7.1.2. Aurangabad
There are 4 STPs in this Region, two of which have been provided by Aurangabad Municipal
Corporation. The other two have been provided by the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation.
The total treatment capacity of these STPs is 128.5 MLD. The total domestic effluent received at these
STPs during the year 2017-18 was 51 MLD and all of it was treated by these STPs. The mean of annual
performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Aurangabad Region are represented in Table 5.44.
Table 5.44. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Aurangabad Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
CIDCO STP near Chikalthana Airport, Aurangabad
- 8.02 - 48.75 - -
STP at Saleem Ali Sarovar, HUDCO, Aurangabad
- 7.5 - 39.63 - -
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Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation, Bondar STP, Nanded (87 MLD)
- 7.83 - 97 - 57
Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation, Elichpur STP Nanded (30 MLD)
- 7.8 - 95.14 - 53.14
It can be observed from Table 5.44. that the outlet values of BOD and suspended solids were not
within the prescribed discharge standards at all locations.
5.7.1.3. Chandrapur
There are two operational STPs in this Region provided by Chandrapur Municipal Corporation. The
collective treatment capacity of these STPs is 70 MLD. The total quantity of domestic effluent received
at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 60 MLD. The quantity of effluent treated at these STPs is
not available. The mean of annual performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Chandrapur Region
are represented in Table 5.45.
Table 5.45. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Chandrapur Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Pathanpura, Chandrapur 7.7 7.02 14 12.8 22 18
Rehmat Nagar, Chandrapur 7.85 6.82 21.2 13.2 26 20
It is evident from Table 5.45. that the outlet values of BOD and suspended solids at both STPs did not
exceed the prescribed standards.
5.7.1.4. Kalyan
There are 11 STPs in this Region of which 9 are operational. The STP at Motgaon is not yet
commissioned while the STP provided by Ulhasnagar is not in operation since the drainage system
flooded in the year 2005 and has been restored till date. The collective treatment capacity of the
operational STPs is 229 MLD and the total domestic effluent received at these STPs was 418 MLD. The
total domestic effluent treated at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 81.5 MLD. The mean of
annual performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Kalyan Region are represented in Table 5.46.
Table 5.46. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Kalyan Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Adharwadi STP - 6.8 - 9.6 - 16.8
Barve STP - 7 - 5.7 - 16.8
Chinchpada STP - 7.2 - 5.6 - 17.3
Titwala East STP - 7 - 4.7 - 10.5
Titwala West STP - 7 - 7.4 - 12.8
Ambernath Municipal Council - Wadalgaon - 7.7 - 14.5 - 28
Ambernath Municipal Council - Chikholi - 7 - 4 - 17
Badlapur Municipal Council - 7 - 20 - 27
Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation, Bhiwandi, Tal.-Bhiwandi, Dist.-Thane
- - - - - -
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From Table 5.46. it can be seen that the outlet values of BOD and suspended solids at all STPs were
within the prescribed standards of 20 mg/l and 50 mg/l respectively.
5.7.1.5. Kolhapur
There are two STPs in operation in Kolhapur with a collective treatment capacity of 96 MLD. One STP
has been provided by Kolhapur Municipal Corporation whereas the other is operational under
Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation. There was one STP at 100 Foot Road, Vishrambaug, Taluka – Miraj.
However, details are not available as Sangli-Miraj and Kupwad City Municipal Corporation has not yet
applied for the same. The total quantity of domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year
2017-18 was 69 MLD and the same quantity was treated by these STPs. The mean of annual
performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Kolhapur Region are represented in Table 5.47.
Table 5.47. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Kolhapur Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (76 MLD) - 6.26 - 50.6 - 67.5
Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation (20 MLD) - 7.63 - 20 - 27.33
It can be observed from Table 5.47. that the BOD outlet value for the STP provided by Kolhapur
Municipal Corporation exceeded prescribed standards. The BOD outlet value for the STP provided by
Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation was within the standard limits. The outlet values for suspended
solids exceeded the prescribed standards of 50 mg/l at the STP provided by Kolhapur Municipal
Corporation.
5.7.1.6. Mumbai
There are 8 operational STPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 2686.9 MLD. The
total domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 6725 MLD while the
quantity treated at these STPs was 6627.9 MLD. The mean of annual performance and analysis of all
STPs provided in Mumbai Region are represented in Table 5.48.
Table 5.48. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Mumbai Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Worli STP 7.4 7.06 114 87.142 142 98
Colaba STP 7.2 7.16 59.14 42 46 37.71
Bandra STP - 7.2 - 42 - 28
Versova STP 7.2 7.1 60 32 55 31
Ghatkopar STP - 6.8 - 40 - 30
Bhandup STP - 7.3 - 15 - 22
Malad STP 7 6.9 250 90 35 18
Charkop STP 7.5 7.3 80 78 115 16
It is evident from Table 5.48. that the BOD outlet values exceeded the prescribed standards at all
locations except Bhandup STP while outlet values for suspended solids were beyond the standards
only at Worli STP.
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5.7.1.7. Nagpur
There are three operational STPs in this Region provided by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The
collective treatment capacity of these STPs is 340 MLD. The total effluent received at these STPs was
450 MLD of which 340 MLD was treated during the year 2017-18. The mean of annual performance
and analysis of all STPs provided in Nagpur Region are represented in Table 5.49.
Table 5.49. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Nagpur Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
NMC - Nagpur - 7.2 - 10.5 - -
- 6.7 - 13 - 18
From Table 5.49. it can be observed that outlet values for BOD and suspended solids at all STPs
provided by NMC – Nagpur were within the prescribed standards of 20 mg/l and 50 mg/l.
5.7.1.8. Nashik
There are 10 STPs in this Region of which one STP at Nandurbar is not operational as it has been
commissioned only recently. The collective treatment capacity of eight of the remaining STPs is 220.8
MLD. The total domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 409.14 MLD,
and the total quantity of domestic effluent treated at these STPs was 302.74 MLD. The mean of annual
performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Nashik Region are represented in Table 5.50.
Table 5.50. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Nashik Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Trimbakeshwar 7.8 7.6 101 98 NA NA
Panchak (7.5 MLD) 7.65 7.59 118.56 46.65 NA NA
Panchak (21 MLD) 7.59 7.46 202.78 58.85 NA NA
Chehedi (20 MLD) 7.71 7.6 134.55 26.93 NA NA
Chehedi (22 MLD) 7.84 7.82 97.2 35.2 NA NA
Tapowan (78 MLD) 7.62 7.56 101.22 48.52 NA NA
Tapowan (52 MLD) 7.69 7.67 93.78 41.08 NA NA
Shirdi Nagar Panchyat 7.8 7.7 25 15 NA NA
Shirpur Municipal Council, Taluka Shirpur, District Dhule
7.3 7.26 38 12 140 122
It can be seen from Table 5.50. that the BOD outlet values exceeded the prescribed standard at all
locations except Shirdi and Shirpur, while the outlet value of suspended solids at Shirpur was beyond
the prescribed standard.
5.7.1.9. Navi Mumbai
There are 8 operational STPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 464 MLD. The total
domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 464 MLD of which 290 MLD was
the total quantity of effluent treated. The mean of annual performance and analysis of all STPs
provided in Navi Mumbai Region are represented in Table 5.51.
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Table 5.51. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Navi Mumbai Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
STP - Sector 12, CBD - Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- 6.40 - 16.00 - 14.00
STP - Sector 50, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - 6.50 - 14.00 - 16.00
STP - Sector 20, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 6.50 - 12.00 - 20.00
STP - Sector 18, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 6.40 - 6.00 - 12.00
STP - Sector 2, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - 6.30 - 42.00 - 36.00
Ghansoli STP, Sector 15 - 7.0 - 4 - 14.30
Airoli STP, Sector 18 - 7.0 - 7.3 - 11.3
Koparkhairane STP - 7.20 - 4.20 - 15.60
It can be observed from Table 5.51. that all BOD outlet values were within the prescribed standard of
20 mg/l except at Sector 2 - Nerul. All outlet values for suspended solids were within the prescribed
standards of 50 mg/l.
5.7.1.10. Pune
There are 28 operational STPs out of 36 in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 1168.89
MLD. The total domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 1052.5 MLD
while the total quantity of domestic effluent treated was 834.6 MLD. The mean of annual performance
and analysis of all STPs provided in Pune Region are represented in Table 5.52.
Table 5.52. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Pune Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
PMC STP at Tanajiwadi - 6.9 - 14 - -
PMC STP at New Naidu - 7 - 9.5 - -
PMC STP at Old Naidu - 7 - 4.2 - -
PMC STP at Vittalwadi - 7.1 - 8.6 - -
PMC STP at Erandwana - 7.1 - 15 - -
PMC STP at Baner - 7.3 - 3.8 - -
PCMC Akurdi - 7.9 - 11.6 - 10.3
PCMC Charholi - 7.9 - 19.5 - 29
PCMC Chikhali Phase-I - 7.4 - 12.4 - 15.2
PCMC Chikhali Phase-II - 7.7 - 8.9 - 11.6
PCMC Chinchwad - 7.5 - 17.3 - 12.3
PCMC Kasarwadi -I - 9.1 - 7.5 - 14.3
PCMC Kasarwadi -II - 7.3 - 12 - 16.2
PCMC Kasarwadi -III - 7.6 - 14.7 - 14.9
PCMC Pimple Nilakh - 7.8 - 10.2 - 32.3
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PCMC Ravet - 7.6 - 10.5 - 13.2
PCMC Sanghavi - 7 - 5.8 - 11
PCMC Dapodi - 7.8 - 10.1 - 17
PCMC Bhat Nagar - 7.6 - 12.7 - 32
Mahabaleshwar Municipal Council-STP No.1- at Compartment No. 79 (City Survey No. 257/1) Behind Karmachari Vasahat, at Mahabaleshwar, Taluka- Mahabaleshwar, District-Satara
- 7.25 - 10.75 - 28
- 7.65 - 147.5 - 640.5
Panchgani Municipal Council (0.65 MLD) - 7.65 - 27 - 51
Panchgani Municipal Council (0.35 MLD) - 7.5 - 8.55 - 27.5
Panchgani Municipal Council (1.5 MLD) - 7.6 - 78 123
Karad Municipal Council - 7.3 - 32.83 31.33
Malkapur City - 8.5 - 7 - 24
Solapur Municipal Corporation, Solapur Kumathe STP
- 8.1 - 4.95 - 13
Solapur Municipal Corporation, Solapur Degaon STP
- 8.1 - 5.5 - 12
Solapur Municipal Corporation, Solapur Pratap Nagar STP
- 8.2 - 4.05 - 11.5
Pandharpur Municipal Corporation, Solapur Pandharpur STP
7.8 7.4 - 85 - 21.25
From Table 5.52. it can observed that the BOD outlet values exceeded the prescribed standard of 20
mg/l at the STP provided by Mahabaleshwar Municipal Council, and those at Panchgani, Karad and
Pandharpur. Outlet values of suspended solids were within the prescribed standard of 50 mg/l at all
locations except at the STP provided by Mahabaleshwar Municipal Council and at Panchgani.
5.7.1.11. Raigad
There are 5 operational STPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 244 MLD. The total
domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 190 MLD and the entire quantity
was treated by these STPs. The mean of annual performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Raigad
Region are represented in Table 5.53.
Table 5.53. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Raigad Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
CIDCO STP, Sector - 16, Kharghar 6.9 6.9 40 10 26 18
CIDCO STP, Sector - 16, Kharghar 6.9 6.7 21 5 18 16
CIDCO STP, Sector - 12, Kalamboli 6.7 6.5 110 9 112 14
CIDCO STP, Sector - 32, Kamothe 6.5 6.5 110 16 70 16
PMC STP, Panvel 7.1 6.7 58 8 98 12
From Table 5.53. it can be seen that the outlet values of BOD and suspended solids were within the
prescribed standards at all STPs.
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5.7.1.12. Thane
There are 9 operational STPs in this Region with a collective treatment capacity of 209.4 MLD. The
total domestic effluent received at these STPs during the year 2017-18 was 209.4 MLD and the
quantity treated by these STPs was 155.4. The mean of annual performance and analysis of all STPs
provided in Thane Region are represented in Table 5.54.
Table 5.54. Mean of Annual Performance of STPs in Thane Region.
Location Parameters (mg/l)
pH BOD (Mean) S.S. (Mean) Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Zone - 4 STP, MBMC - Golden Nest - 7.4 - 9 - 7
Jessal Park STP - MBMC - 7.4 - 4 - 10
Shruti STP - MBMC - 7.3 - 5 - 9
6-C STP MBMC Shanti Nagar - 7.3 - 4 - 8
6-A STP MBMC Shanti Park - 7.4 - 5 - 9
Zone-5 STP, MBMC - Kanakiya - 7.4 - 8 - 9
Mumbra 7.23 6.85 114.2 8.91 124.66 17.5
Kopri 6.9 6.71 64 10.9 46.2 16.28
Vartak Nagar 6.75 6.5 77.5 20.66 52.5 21.33
It is observed from Table 5.54. that the BOD outlet value exceeded the prescribed standard only
marginally at the STP Vartak Nagar. All outlet values for suspended solids were within the prescribed
standards.
5.8. Solid Waste Management in Maharashtra
Solid waste is classified into four different types depending on their source. The first category of solid
waste is Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). It consists of household waste, construction and demolition
debris (C & D), sanitation residue, and waste from streets, generated mainly from residential and
commercial complexes. As per MoEF & CC it includes commercial and residential waste generated in
municipal or notified areas in either solid or semi-solid form excluding industrial hazardous wastes but
including treated Bio-Medical Wastes. The second category of solid waste is Hazardous Solid Waste
(HSW) which is also termed as industrial waste. It may contain toxic substances which are corrosive,
highly inflammable, or which react when exposed to certain elements e.g. gases. The third category
of solid waste is biomedical waste (BMW) or hospital waste. It is usually infectious waste that may
include waste like sharps, soiled waste, disposables, anatomical waste, cultures, discarded medicines,
chemical wastes usually in the form of disposable syringes, swabs, bandages, body fluids, human
excreta, etc. These can be a serious threat to human health if not managed in a scientific and
discriminate manner. The fourth category of waste is electronic waste or e-waste and includes
discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale,
salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered e-waste.
Major waste treatment and disposal methods for MSW include thermal treatment, dumps and
landfills, and biological waste treatment. There are various processes used to treat BMW viz. chemical
processes, thermal processes, mechanical processes, irradiation processes and biological processes.
Treatment technologies for HSW have been categorized as physical, chemical, biological, thermal, or
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stabilization/fixation. The two methods for proper treatment of e-waste
are recycling and refurbishing.
Municipal Solid Waste generated in Maharashtra State is treated in 56 common facilities provided by
either Corporations or Municipal Councils. 4 Common Hazardous Waste Treatment Facilities are
provided to treat hazardous waste generated in the State. 3 Common Waste Treatment Facilities are
provided to treat biomedical waste generated. Details of waste generation, facilities and treatment
provided are elaborated in the following sections of the report.
5.8.1. Analysis of Waste Management with Statistical details
The detailed report on the quantity of different categories of solid waste generated and treated in all
the Regions in Maharashtra during the year 2017-18 is given below.
5.8.1.1. Amravati
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 729.5 MT/day
5.8.1.2. Aurangabad
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 1623.94 MT/day of which 235.79 MT/day was
treated.
Only about 14% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.3. Chandrapur
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 419.62 MT/day of which 123.82 MT/day was treated.
Only 29% of Municipal Solid municipal solid waste was treated.
5.8.1.4. Kalyan
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 1795.5 MT/day of which 77 MT/day was treated.
Only about 4% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.5. Kolhapur
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 784.75 MT/day of which 289.9 MT/day was treated.
About 37% Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.6. Mumbai
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 7,500 MT/day of which 3000 MT/day was treated.
Almost 40% Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.7. Nagpur
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 1374 MT/day of which 276.5 MT/day was treated.
Only 20.1% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.8. Nashik
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 1897.58 MT/day of which 997.12 MT/day was
treated.
78.7% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.9. Navi Mumbai
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 761 MT/day of which 752 MT/day was treated.
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98% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.10. Pune
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 3902.75 MT/day of which 1983.61 MT/day was
treated.
About 51% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.11. Raigad
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 179.96 MT/day of which 109.8 MT/day was treated.
61% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.8.1.12. Thane
Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 1929 MT/day of which 100 MT/day was treated.
Only 5% of Municipal Solid Waste was treated.
5.9. Hazardous Waste Generation during the year 2017-18.
Details on total generation and treatment of Hazardous Waste during the year 2017-18 in the State of
Maharashtra is shown below in Table 5.55.
Table 5.55. Total Generation and Treatment of Hazardous Waste in the State during 2017-18.
Hazardous Waste Generation as per Consent (MT/annum)
Landfillable Incinerable Recyclable Utilizable
725444.35 353286.72 1091514.03 276429.20
Hazardous Waste Generation as per Annual Returns of Industries for the year 2017-18 (MT/annum)
Landfillable Incinerable Recyclable Utilizable
299138.37 51198.39 301496.53 45147.55
Hazardous Waste Treated (MT/annum)
Landfillable Incinerable Recyclable Utilizable
299138.37 51198.39 301496.53 45147.55
5.9.1. Status of Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility
There are 4 Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities (CHWTSDF) installed
and operating successfully in the State of Maharashtra. 2 facilities namely Mumbai Waste
Management (MWM), Taloja and Trans Thane Waste Management Association (TTCWMA), Mahape,
are located under Navi Mumbai Region; 1 facility namely Maharashtra Enviro Power Ltd (MEPL),
Ranjangaon is located in Pune Region and Vidharbha Enviro Protection Ltd. (VEPL), Butibori Industrial
Area is located in Nagpur Region. Presently 6353 industries are members of these 4 facilities and are
disposing their hazardous waste. Individual capacities of CHWTSDFs have been shown in Table 5.56.
Summary of hazardous waste received and individual capacities of CHWTSDFs are presented in Table
5.57.
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Table 5.56. Summary of Individual Capacities of CHWTSDFs.
Name of Facility
M/s. Mumbai Waste
Management
Limited
M/s. Trans Thane
Waste Management
Association
M/s. Maharashtra
Enviro Power Ltd.
M/s. Vidharbha
Enviro Protection
Ltd.
Address of
Facility
Plot No. P-32, MIDC,
Taloja
P-128, Shil-Mahape
Road, next to L&T
Infotech Ltd.
Ranjangaon
SPV of M/s.
Shaktikumar M.
Sancheti Ltd.,
Butibori
Capacity of the
Facility
SLF - 1,20,000
MT/Year
SLF - 21,600
MT/Year
SLF - 60,000
MT/Year
SLF - 60,000
MT/Year
1. INC - 2.5 TPH. INC - No Facility
INC - 3.0 TPH INC - 3.0 TPH
2. INC- 2.5 TPH (Incinerable HW
sent to Taloja)
Table 5.57. Summary of Hazardous Waste Received at disposal sites during 2017-18.
Site DLF* (MT/A) LAT* (MT/A) INC* (MT/A) Total (MT/A)
Total participant industries – 6,353
MWML, Taloja, Navi Mumbai 31343 120739.00 27091 179173
TTCWMA, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 25973.07 7785.34 --- 33758.41
MEPL, Ranjangaon, Pune 46491.10 38752.51 24235.69 109479.30
VEPL, Butibori, Nagpur 12065 10906 2492 25463
Total 115872.17 178182.85 53818.69 347873.71
* DLF- Direct Land Filling, LAT- Landfilling After Treatment, INC- Incineration
There are 6,353 industries that generate hazardous waste. Various methods such as DLF, LAT, INC and
onsite hydroclave are used for the treatment of hazardous waste. 115872.17 MT/A HW was treated
with DLF method, 178182.85 MT/A by LAT method and 53818.69 MT/A by INC method. Table 5.58.
shows the number of units in each Region that has been granted authorization to generate HSW.
Table 5.58. No. of units in each Region that is given authorization to generate HSW.
Region Total No. of Units
Amravati 80
Aurangabad 361
Chandrapur 127
Kalyan 905
Kolhapur 374
Mumbai 404
Nagpur 367
Nashik 514
Navi Mumbai 722
Pune 1311
Raigad 391
Thane 797
Total 6353
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5.10. Implementation of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
The MoEF & CC has notified Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 on 28th March, 2016.
As per new Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, all hospitals, nursing homes, clinics,
dispensaries, veterinary institutions, animal houses, pathological laboratories, blood banks,
clinical establishments, research or educational institutions, health camps, medical or surgical
camps, vaccination camps, blood donation camps, first aid rooms in schools, forensic laboratories
and research laboratories are include under the purview of these rules.
It is mandatory for all non-bedded HCEs to obtain one time BMW authorization from the Board.
Under the Government mission of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and on account of efforts taken to
ensure transparent operation, this office has developed a protocol for an online Consent and
BMW authorization. Real-time grant of provisional authorization is subject to online submission
of application with necessary documents and fees.
The Board has been implementing Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the State.
Presently, there are 30 Common Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities in operation in the State
of Maharashtra.
Status of Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities:
(1) Total number of BMW CTFs authorized by Board in the Maharashtra: 30
(2) Number of incineration based operational facilities: 28
(3) Number of deep burial based operational facilities: 2
(4) Total number of HCEs covered under BMWM Rules, 2016: 63,824
a) Bedded: 20,487
b) Non-bedded: 43,337
(5) Total number of beds served by BMW CTFs: 2,93,345
(6) Total quantity of BMW collected and treated: 1857.3 Tons/month.
5.11. Electronic Waste
Electronic waste or e-waste consists of discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics
which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also considered e-waste.
Informal processing of e-waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and
environmental pollution. Electronic scrap components, such as CPUs contain potentially harmful
components such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, or brominated flame retardants. Recycling and disposal
of e-waste may involve significant risk to health of workers and communities in developed countries
and great care must be taken to avoid unsafe exposure in recycling operations and leaking of materials
such as heavy metals from landfills and incinerator ashes.
Implementation of E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 were notified on 23rd March, 2016 and came into force from
1st October, 2016.
Applicability of these newly modified rules have been expanded to manufacturers, dealers,
refurbishers and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO).
Producers are responsible for setting up collection centers individually or in association.
Obtaining authorization for producers from multiple SPCs is no longer in practice. Single Extended
Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorization for producers from CPCB has been introduced.
Target based approach for collection under EPR has been introduced.
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E-Waste Collection Target (Weight):
Sr. No. Year E-Waste Collection Target (Weight)
(i) 2017-2018 10% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(ii) 2018-2019 20% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(iii) 2019-2020 30% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(iv) 2020-2021 40% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(v) 2021-2022 50% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(vi) 2022-2023 60% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
(vii) 2023
onwards
70% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer
Responsibility Plan.
Simplification of permissions by giving only authorizations instead of authorization and
registrations.
Responsibility is fixed on manufacturers to collect E-Waste and channelize it for recycling at
authorized site.
Responsibility is fixed on dealers and refurbishers.
Responsibility is of the State Industry Department to earmark or allocate industrial space for E-
Waste dismantling and recycling facilities.
Department of Labour is responsible for recognition and registration of workers in dismantling
and recycling. Annual monitoring and ensuring safety and health of workers is also the
responsibility of the Department.
State Government to prepare integrated plan for effective implementation of these rules and to
submit annual report to MoEF & CC.
Concept of manifest system for transportation of E-Waste is introduced.
Concept of liability provisions is introduced.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has constituted a Technical Committee for scrutiny of
Applications received for grant / renewal of Authorization for dismantling / recycling /
refurbishing of E-Waste under the Chairmanship of Shri R. K. Garg.
Details of authorizations issued under the E-waste (M & H) Rules, 2011 to dismantlers/recyclers/
collection/producers are as shown in Table 5.59.
Table 5.59. Status of E-Waste Generation and Recycling in Maharashtra State
Types of
Authorizations/Registrations
granted by the Board
Authorizations/Registrations
granted by the Board
(number)
Capacity of E-Waste
generation/collection/dismantling/recycling
(MT/A)
Recyclers 8 77,525
Dismantlers 70
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5.12. Plastic Waste Management
On 3rd March, 2006, the Government of Maharashtra published the Maharashtra Plastic Carry
Bags (Manufacture and Usage) Rules, 2006 issued on the background of floods in the State in
2005. The said notification has restricted manufacturing, usage, sale of plastic carry bags made
of virgin or recycled plastic of size not less than 8 x 12 inches and thickness not less than 50
microns.
The Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 published vide notification number
S.O 249(E), dated 4th February, 2011 by the Government of India has been superseded by the
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The said notification is applicable to every waste
generator, local body, Gram Panchayat, manufacturer, importer and producer and also to
restricted manufacture, importer stocking, distribution, sale and use of carry bags, plastic sheets
or covers made from plastic sheets and multi-layered packaging subject to certain conditions
such as carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic shall not be less than fifty microns in
thickness. Producers, importers and brand-owners are imposed with the responsibility of
preparation and execution of Extended Producer’s Responsibility for collection and disposal of
post-consumer plastic waste.
Despite the ban on plastic bags lesser than 50 microns in thickness, there is an increase in non-
biodegradable plastic waste which is causing damage to environmental health. The Government
of Maharashtra, in exercise of Clause 1 and 2 of Section 4 of Maharashtra Non-biodegradable
Garbage (Control) Act, 2006, notified the Maharashtra Plastic and Thermocol Products
(Manufacture, Usage, Sale, Transport, Handling and Storage) Notification, 2018 on 23rd March,
2018.
As per the said notification, the manufacture, usage, transport, distribution, wholesale and retail
sale and storage, import of plastic bags with handle and without handle, and disposable
products manufactured from plastic and thermocol (polystyrene), such as single use disposable
dishes, cups, plates, glasses, forks, bowls, containers, disposable dishes/bowls used for
packaging food in hotels; spoons, straws, non-woven polypropylene bags, cups/pouches to
store liquid are banned. Also the use of plastic and thermocol for decoration purposes is banned.
Plastic used for packaging of medicines, medical equipment and medical products for export
purposes is exempted. Also plastic used for packaging of goods and food is exempted subject to
certain conditions which majorly include preparation and execution of Extended Producer’s
Responsibility plan. Only compostable plastic bags or materials used for plant nurseries,
horticulture, agriculture, handling of solid waste are also exempted from the ban.
For implementation of the notification, authorities from various departments such as Local
Bodies, Revenue, Administrative, Industries, Health, Education, Tourism, Environment, Forest,
and Transport have been empowered to take necessary legal action under powers conferred
under Section 12 of the provisions of the Maharashtra Non-biodegradable (Control) Act, 2006,
as per their jurisdiction.
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A meeting was held on 23rd November, 2017 at Aurangabad to understand divisional level views and
suggestions regarding proposed plastic ban. Hon’ble Shri Ramdas Kadam, Environment Minister, GoM,
addressing Government and Local Body Officers with regard to action plan for Plastic Ban. Dr. P. Anbalagan
(IAS) Member Secretary, MPCB and Collector, Aurangabad participated in the discussion.
A meeting was held on 23rd November, 2017 at District Collector Office, Aurangabad to understand
divisional level views and suggestions with respect to proposed plastic ban. Hon’ble Shri Ramdas Kadam,
Environment Minister, GoM addressing Government and Local Body Officers with regard to action plan for
Plastic Ban.
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A meeting was held on 29th November, 2017 at Divisional Commissioner Office, Pune, Revenue Divisional
level regarding views and suggestions on proposed plastic ban. Hon’ble Shri Ramdas Kadam, Environment
Minister, GoM, addressing Government and Local Body Officers with regard to action plan for Plastic Ban.
Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretary of MPCB, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Chief
Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad and Chief Officer, Municipal Council, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation
and officials of MPCB participated in the discussion.
A meeting was held on 19th December, 2017 at Divisional Commissioner Office, Nagpur, Revenue Divisional level regarding views and suggestions on proposed plastic ban. Hon’ble Shri Ramdas Kadam Environment Minister, GoM, addressing Government and Local Body Officers with regard to action plan for Plastic Ban.
Shri Satish Gavai, Principal Secretary, Environment Department, GoM, Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretory of MPCB, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad and Chief Officer, Municipal Council, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation & officials of MPCB participated in
the discussion.
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5.13. Performance of MPCB Laboratories
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has established a Central Laboratory at Mahape, Navi Mumbai
and seven Regional Laboratories at Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Chiplun, Thane and
Chandrapur, under Sub-Section 2 of Section 17 of the Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 and the Air (P & CP)
Act, 1981. These laboratories are equipped and approved by Ministry of Environment Forest and
Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India, Delhi under E (P) Act, 1986. The Laboratories are
ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified since 2014.
All MPCB laboratories functions as ‘Board laboratories’ as defined under Water and Air Act; and
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules made there under to analyze the samples collected by
officers authorized to collect samples from respective jurisdictions for analysis of water, air and
hazardous waste, Municipal Solid Waste, biomedical waste samples and submit the reports to the
respective authorities for further actions. Regional Laboratory - Chandrapur has a facility to analyze
only air samples.
MPCB laboratories are well equipped with modern sophisticated instruments and equipment such as
UV Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph (GC), Mass Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer (AAS), Ion Chromatography (IC) Inductive Couple Plasma (ICP), Absorbable
Organic Halide Analyzer (AOx), CHNS Analyzer and others. Analysis of performance of Board
laboratories for the year 2017-18 is as shown in Table 5.60. and is represented graphically in Figures
5.8., 5.9. and 5.10.
Table 5.60. Analysis of Performance of Board Laboratories (2017-18)
*C. Lab – Central laboratory, R. Lab - Regional Laboratory
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No Laboratory
Total No. of Samples
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Analyzed Total
Water Air H.W Coal Water Air H.W Coal
1 C. Lab.*, Mahape, Navi
Mumbai 6967 983 86 0 8036 89877 7010 609 0 97496
2 R. Lab.*, Nagpur 2598 743 37 35 3413 36423 1923 332 70 38748
3 R. Lab., Pune 3994 385 17 0 4396 49086 1940 136 0 51162
4 R. Lab., Nashik 2203 557 47 0 2807 28849 2413 368 0 31630
5 R. Lab., Aurangabad 1868 795 26 0 2689 20847 2668 119 0 23634
6 R. Lab., Chiplun 3298 637 42 0 3977 40216 1428 250 0 41894
7 R. Lab., Thane 1818 681 - 0 2499 12566 2153 - 0 14719
8 R. Lab., Chandrapur - 801 - 1 802 - 2172 - 2 2174
TOTAL 22746 5582 255 36 28619 277864 21707 1814 72 301457
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Fig 5.8. Annual total of water samples analyzed at each MPCB laboratory (2017-18).
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6. REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS & CONTROL MEASURES TAKEN IN RESPECTIVE
REGIONS
Issues related to air and noise pollution in the State of Maharashtra:
CPCB has identified 17 cities in Maharashtra as Non-Attainment cities with respect to
Particulate Matter where exceedance of RSPM was observed. The main sources identified
were vehicular emissions, suspension of road dust and other fugitive emissions, emission from
biomass/garbage burning, emissions from industries, and emission from construction
activities.
Ambient noise level increase was mainly due to traffic movement and celebration of festivals.
Actions initiated:
The Board has issued directions to all stakeholders for preparation of action plans for
improvement of air quality in their city.
Workshops were conducted for all stakeholders for sensing issues related to air pollution and
training was conducted for preparing action plans as per templates of CPCB.
The Board is also in the process of conducting Source Apportionment Study for 10 non-
attainment cities through IIT (B), Mumbai and NEERI. This study will assess the sources
contributing to ambient air pollution.
The Board regularly monitors ambient noise levels during festival period at selected locations
to assess the impact of festival celebration. The findings are made public through the website
for creating awareness.
Firecracker testing was conducted to assess their compliance with manufacturing standards
under Noise Rules, 2000. The list of violating crackers was communicated to PESO for initiating
action.
The environmental issues faced by different regions in the State of Maharashtra and the control
measures implemented by the Board are described below.
6.1. Aurangabad
6.1.1. Issues
A matter before the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal WZ, Pune has been filed by Raghunath
Rakhmaji Lohakare regarding contamination of groundwater in MIDC Area, Waluj, District
Aurangabad.
It has been observed that heavy metals were removed in the treated water and TDS was found to
have increased due to addition of calcium polysulphide solution.
6.1.2. Control Measures Adopted
The Hon'ble NGT has directed remediation of contaminated groundwater. Accordingly, the M.S.
University of Baroda has been appointed to suggest technology for the said work. On the basis of
technology suggested by the M.S. University of Baroda, the Pilot Plant was operated in Waluj MIDC
Area.
To overcome this issue the operating agency has suggested EMIRON Technology. By adopting this
technology, removal of heavy metals can be achieved without increasing TDS levels in treated
water quality.
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In meetings of Core Committee and Technical Committee, it has been concluded that the said
technology is not cost effective. Therefore it has been decided to find alternative solutions.
Presently, a technical sub-committee has been constituted as per the directives of the Collectorate,
Aurangabad, in which one of the members, Dr. Nemade, Indian Chemical Technology, Jalna, has
suggested the use of nano particles of FeS (Ferrous Sulphide) for removal of chromium. At present
the said matter is under consideration for demonstration.
6.2. Chandrapur
6.2.1. Issues
River water pollution is being caused to discharge of untreated sewage generated from Municipal
Councils and Corporation into nearby nallas and rivers.
Mine water is being discharged by various NCL mines into Erai and Zarpat rivers in Chandrapur
district and Vidarbha river in Wani, District Yavatmal.
Air pollution is being caused due to process units of air polluting industries such as coal mines,
cement, sponge iron, coal wateries and thermal power plants.
Air pollution is being caused due to heavy commercial/coal transportation, coal depots, domestic
coal burning, and vehicular transportation.
Heavy transportation of coal, iron ore, cements and overloading of trucks, railway siding is being
carried out at Ghuggus, Wani, Tadali, Majri areas thereby giving rise to coal depot issues in
Yavatmal and Chandrapur districts.
6.2.2. Control Measures Adopted
Directions have been issued to all Municipal Corporations/Councils under Section 33A of Water
(P & CP) Act, 1974.
No action plan is proposed in environmental status report of local bodies.
Specific Directions have been issued to water polluting industries along with Municipal
Corporation, Chandrapur and Municipal Council, Ballarpur.
This office has collected law evidence samples from Municipal Corporation/Councils and
submitted prosecution proposal with respect to Chandrapur Municipal Corporation, Municpal
Council- Warora, Municipal Council- Ballarpur, Municipal Council- Bhadrawati to HQ, Mumbai for
approval.
Central Pollution Control Board has carried out water sampling in CEPI area.
Board has given directions to air polluting industries for upgradation of their APCs. Sponge iron
units have been provided with WHRB. Major polluting industries such as CSTPS have provided
ammonia dosing system for improvement of ESP efficiency.
The Board has given directions to all industries to carry minerals under closed conditions and has
further directed all coal based industries to use washed coal in majority.
The work of connection of CAAQM at industries is also under progress.
Board has issued guidelines for coal stack and railway siding. For implementation of said
guidelines, Board has issued proposed direction and taken personal hearing of coal depot located
at Wani area.
Board has conducted meeting regarding review of CEPI under the Chairmanship of Additional
Chief Secretary, Environment Department at Collector Office, Chandrapur to reduce score of CEPI
and implementation action plan of CEPI.
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6.3. Kalyan
6.3.1. Issues
STP provided by Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) is not in operation since heavy floods in
July 2005. Despite confirmation from UMC to start full-fledged operation before December 2014,
STP is yet to be made operational.
Water pollution is being caused due to effluent generation arising from industrial development in
Dombivali (Phase I & II) and KDMC area.
Smell nuisance in Khambalpada and Bhopar Nallah is being caused due to broken untreated
effluent carrying pipeline and chamber in nearby industrial area.
Demarcation of industrial and residential areas is not proper.
Noise pollution is being caused due to illegal jeans sewing industries in Ulhasnagar residential area.
Industries have altered fuel pattern to coal fired boilers which has led to complaints from residents.
Air pollution is being caused due to steel units, rolling and re-rolling mills, cupola furnaces, lead
acid battery scrap recycling units, asbestos cement sheet manufacturing units, waste/used oil re-
refining units and other small chemical industries in Wada Tehsil.
Air and noise pollution are being caused due to burning of coal as a fuel for boilers in loom
industries located at Bhiwandi and transportation of goods by heavy vehicles to godowns.
Operation of APC systems is improper.
6.3.2. Control Measures Adopted
Due to non-compliance of consent conditions, MPCB has issued Conditional Directions to UMC.
This office is carrying out regular monitoring of water quality of Kalu river at Atale Village and Ulhas
Creek at Reti bunder.
The Board has informed MIDC for installation of pipeline from the outlet of DBESA, CETP up to the
discharge point in Ulhas creek. Internal damage repair of industrial effluent carrying pipelines in
MIDC area is under progress.
6 Closure Directions, 58 Proposed Directions, 50 Show Cause Notices, 72 Interim Directions, 8 VCDs
have been issued to industries.
Identification of such units is in progress. Monitoring of identified units is in progress.
Prima facia dust collector followed by wet scrubber has been provided.
This office is regularly carrying out vigilance of industries to check compliance of Consent
conditions. Most industries are operating their APC systems.
It seems necessary to install separate electric meters to pollution control systems to access
continuous operations.
It is necessary to formulate guidelines regarding location of industries from nearby habitation,
population and nearby roads. It also seems necessary to carry out zoning of area so that further
growth of industries shall be viewed according to existing pollution loads.
6.4. Kolhapur
6.4.1. Issues
Water pollution is being caused due to discharge of untreated sewage from Kolhapur Municipal
Corporation and Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation and 173 Gram Panchayats to Panchganga river
through various nallas.
Operation and maintenance of oxidation ponds in Miraj city is very poor. Therefore treated sewage
is disposed on nearby agricultural land.
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Domestic pollution is being caused due to sewage and sullage generated from human habitations
in Ratnagiri district.
Treatment of most domestic effluent is partially carried out by housing societies, bungalows and
hotels through their own septic tanks or soak pits.
There is a lack of funds for provision of full-fledged STP in the area.
Noise pollution is being caused during festive season i.e. Ganesh festival, Diwali and Navratri as
well as due to generators and industrial operations.
Air pollution is being caused due to fuel combustion in industries located at Chiplun.
6.4.2. Control Measures Adopted
The Board has issued various notices and has initiated legal actions and filed a court case against
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation and Ichalkaranji Municipal Council. Kolhapur Municipal
Corporation has received funds under various government schemes for collection and treatment
of sewage generated in Corporation area.
The Zilla Parishad has taken initiatives for the implementation of the sewage treatment plant in 39
villages and appointed an agency for the same after the follow up by the Board.
“Panchganga River Action Plan” has been prepared as per instructions of Environment Department
– GoM. Regular monitoring of river water quality is being carried out by Sub-Regional Office,
Kolhapur.
SRO Kolhapur has carried out water quality monitoring of water bodies pre- and post- immersion
of Ganesh idols at various places. Awareness campaigns and meetings with Ganesh Mandals and
various organizations have been carried out to avoid the pollution of water bodies during the
festival.
Corporation has already started civil work of new STP with capacity of 22.5 MLD at Miraj based on
SBR technology. Corporation has proposed provision of additional STP for Kupwad with capacity of
15 MLD.
MPCB has communicated with local bodies on number of occasions informing them about provision
of proper transportation, treatment and disposal facilities for domestic sewage and Municipal Solid
Waste. As per instructions from Urban Development Department, Municipal Councils have been
requested to switch over to bio-methanization for treatment of MSW.
Most industries have installed acoustic enclosures for DG sets. Industrial operations have been
designed with low sound generation.
All industries have provided adequate APC systems for control of air pollution.
6.5. Nashik
6.5.1. Air Pollution at Malegaon City
6.5.1.1. Issues
In the jurisdiction of this office NGT No. 16/2018 has been issued regarding air pollution caused
due to waste plastic which is being used as fuel in boiler in Malegaon Corporation Area.
6.5.1.2. Control Measures Adopted
The MPCB has issued 25 of Closure Directions to sizing units and 5 Closure Directions to plastic
gitti/lumbs manufacturing units.
The Board has issued Not To Start Directions to 141 plastic units. Related to this, 24 sizing units
have installed air pollution control systems such as mechanical dust collector and cyclone.
Restart orders have been issued to 24 industries.
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Directions have been issued for installation of wet scrubbers in 141 plastic gitti units.
6.5.2. Godavari River Pollution Problem
6.5.2.1. Issues
As per complaint received from MIDC Authority and Municipal Corporation Nashik, Sub-Regional
Officer - Nashik has issued Warning Notices to all 43 units located in MIDC Satpur.
Total number of industries visited 43
Warning Notices issued 43
Show Cause Notices 43
Proposed Directions 3
Closure Directions 8
Restart orders issued to 7
6.5.2.2. Control Measures Adopted
This office has issued letter on 24/04/2018 to Deputy Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Nashik and
Executive Engineer (Sewage Treatment) MIDC, Nashik for non-provision of underground drainage
systems in the MIDC Area.
This office has conducted joint meeting on 28/06/2018 with Divisional Officer, Satpur, Amad of
Nashik Municipal Corporation, Deputy Engineer, MIDC and Chairman of NIMA, Nashik regarding
joint inspection to resolve the complaint received from MIDC and Nashik Municipal Corporation.
Hon’ble HC has passed judgment on 18/12/2018 in respect of PIL No. 176/2012. In the said
judgement no specific direction has been issued to the MPCB.
In this connection this office has issued letter to MIDC and Nashik CETP Foundation for completion
of the work of CETP in the stipulated time period as per the direction given by Hon’ble HC dated
18/12/2018.
Letter is also issued to Municipal Corporation, Nashik for submission of compliance report of
existing and proposed STP as per the direction given by Hon’ble HC on dated 18/12/2018.
6.6. Navi Mumbai
6.6.1. Issues
Mr. Arvind Pundalik Mhatre has filed Original Application No. 125/2018 Vs. Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others before the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal,
Principal Bench, New Delhi.
The grievance raised in these proceedings relates to discharge of effluents in river Kasardi which
has an adverse impact on the environment. The problem continues despite a Common Effluent
Treatment Plant (CETP) being managed by the Taloja CETP Cooperative Society Limited since 2013.
Frequent complaints from residents of Sector 11 - Koparkhairane with respect to pollution in this
area are an environmental issue in the Navi Mumbai region.
Pollution of Alok Nalla is being caused due to overflow of chambers provided along the pipeline
which carries effluent from MIDC, discharge of untreated domestic effluent from slum areas into
nallas and CETP.
Hydrogen sulphide has been noticed to be present while monitoring along the nalla, which causes
smell nuisance in that area.
There may be an increase in SPM levels due to heavy traffic on Thane - Belapur Road and
construction activities.
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6.6.2. Control Measures Adopted
This office has issued directions to textile industries which use coal as a fuel, to provide proper dust
collection system. Accordingly they have provided the same.
Also, directions have been issued to concerned industries for provision of leak detection systems.
Directions have been issued to MIDC to avoid chamber overflow.
Directions have also been issued to CETP to take necessary precautions to avoid smell nuisance. It
has been insisted that industries change fuel pattern to PNG. This area is also included in CEPI area.
A monitoring committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Justice Shri
Vidysagar Kanade (Retired High Court Judge).
The Regional Officer has issued directions to textile industries which are using coal as a fuel, to
provide proper dust collection system accordingly they have provided same.
6.7. Pune
6.7.1. Issues
Domestic pollution is being caused due to discharge of untreated sewage into the river from PCMC
area.
Water pollution is being caused due to discharge of domestic untreated sewage from the PCMC
area and part of seepage from treated/partially treated industrial effluent.
Pollution of groundwater is being caused due to improper handling and discharge of polluted
water, and high levels of sulphates and total hardness in groundwater.
Air pollution is being caused due to high number of two wheelers and higher resuspension rate of
dust on account of adverse road conditions and rapid rate of construction.
6.7.2. Control measures adopted
Local bodies from Pune region have been given directives from time to time.
RO Pune has prosecuted Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
for treatment of total sewage generated.
MPCB regularly monitors compliances made by various industries and corporations and action is
accordingly being taken against defaulters.
Sampling network needs to be reviewed and amended in order to have good representation of the
study area.
Open wells and bore wells need to be monitored and analysed regularly at all possible locations
based on the potential of that area for groundwater extraction and use, as well as environmental
hazards.
6.8. Thane
6.8.1. Issues
Sub-standard domestic effluent from urban local bodies meets creek which eventually is released
into the sea thereby leading to sea water pollution.
Air pollution is being caused due to vehicles, construction projects, industries, road construction
activities, stationary pollution at commercial places, fuel used for cooking.
Air pollution is being caused due to traffic in city and industries. Boiler and stone crushers are also
major sources besides vehicular pollution.
Noise pollution is being caused due to vehicles, industrial activities and other human activities.
Traffic jams, bad roads, festivals and other types of celebrations also contribute to noise pollution.
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6.8.2. Control Measures Adopted
Monthly monitoring of creek water and nalla water is carried out under NWMP project. Regular
samples of sea and creek at 5 different locations are collected periodically.
Regular monitoring and observations/inspections/visits are being carried out. Regular ambient
monitoring and observations/inspections/visits are also being carried out.
Concerned authorities have been directed to take necessary steps to limit air pollution.
Industries in MIDC Tarapur using coal as fuel have been directed to switch to clean fuel to minimize
air pollution.
Industries have adopted advanced air pollution control measures in the form of scrubbers,
mechanical cyclones and bag house assembly.
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SURVEYS
7.1. Noise Monitoring during Ganesh Festival 2017.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has been carrying out study on ambient noise levels in the State
of Maharashtra during Ganesh Festival for more than 10 years as a continuous process. Noise
monitoring was carried out at 135 locations under 27 Municipal Corporations in the State over a period
of 5 days during Ganesh Festival i.e. on 25th, 26th, 29th and 31st August and 5th September 2017 from 6
PM to 12 AM for each location which comprises of residential, commercial and silence zone. Table
7.1. depicts the number of noise monitoring locations in each region in the State. Figure 7.1.
graphically represents noise levels recorded in certain regions of Maharashtra during Ganesh Festival
2017.
Table 7.1. Noise monitoring locations in Maharashtra during Ganesh Festival 2017.
Region Number of locations
Amravati 6
Aurangabad 14
Chandrapur 3
Kalyan 9
Kolhapur 6
Mumbai 25
Nagpur 5
Nashik 17
Navi Mumbai 5
Pune 27
Raigad 3
Thane 15
Total 135
Fig 7.1. Noise levels during Ganesh festival 2017 at different locations in Maharashtra.
From Figure 7.1., it can be observed that the highest mean noise level recorded on 25th August 2017
was at Aurangabad at 81.8 dB(A). On the second day of noise monitoring, that is on 26th August 2017,
76.4 dB(A) was the highest mean noise level and was recorded at Pune. On 29th August, on account of
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heavy rainfall of more than 100 mm in many regions such as Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan and Navi Mumbai,
noise levels were not recorded due to lack of accessibility to noise monitoring locations. The highest
mean noise level recorded among regions where noise levels were recorded on 29th August was 80.8
dB(A) at Raigad. Pune recorded the highest mean noise level of 83.1 dB(A) on 31st August. The highest
noise level recorded during monitoring in Ganesh Festival 2017 was 93.8 dB(A) on 5th September, 2017
at Chandrapur.
The lowest mean noise level of 72.6 dB(A) was recorded at Kalyan on 25th August while the lowest
mean noise levels of 71.7 dB(A) and 71.9 dB(A) were found at Amravati on 26th and 29th August
respectively. On 31st August 2017, the minimum mean noise level recorded was 70.6 dB(A) at Thane.
73 dB(A) was the lowest mean noise level recorded on 5th September at Amravati.
7.1.1. Conclusion
During 2017-18, noise levels were monitored at 135 locations under 27 Municipal Corporation in
Maharashtra over 5 days during Ganesh Festival on the dates 25th, 26th, 29th, 31st August and 5th
September 2017 for a duration of 6 hours between 6 PM and midnight for each location comprising
of residential, commercial and silence zones. There was a significant decrease in the noise levels
recorded in almost all areas.
Municipal Corporations such as those in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Kalyan and Nagpur showed a
considerable decrease in noise levels. Increase in noise levels was more due to increase in traffic and
less due to the festival. People have become more aware about the ill-effects of noise pollution. It
should also be noted that police were also very active in controlling noise levels this year.
Awareness about noise pollution has increased within the public through different media like
newspaper and television. Many people celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Festival to control
environmental pollution. The decrease in noise pollution observed this year is also a result of this
awareness.
7.2. Noise Monitoring during Diwali 2017.
MPCB has been carrying out study of ambient noise levels in the State of Maharashtra during Diwali
Festival for more than 10 years as a continuous process. Noise monitoring was carried out at 158
locations from 27 Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra for a period of 3 days during Diwali Festival
on 19th, 20th and 21st October 2017 for 24 hours at each location which comprises of residential,
commercial and silence zone. Table 7.2. depicts the number of noise monitoring in each region in the
State. Figure 7.2. graphically represents noise levels recorded in certain regions of Maharashtra during
Diwali 2017.
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Table 7.2. Noise Monitoring Locations in Maharashtra during Diwali 2017.
Region Number of locations
Amravati 6
Aurangabad 14
Chandrapur 3
Kalyan 9
Kolhapur 10
Mumbai 45
Nagpur 10
Nashik 17
Navi Mumbai 9
Pune 21
Raigad 3
Thane 11
Total 158
Fig 7.2. Noise levels during Diwali 2017 at different locations in Maharashtra.
From Figure 7.2. it is observed that the mean highest noise level of 83.1 dB(A) was recorded at Raigad
on the first day of noise monitoring (19th October, 2017) during day time and 78.2 dB(A) at Kalyan
during night time. On 20th October, 2017 the mean highest noise level of 82.8 dB(A) was recorded at
Kalyan during day time and the mean highest noise level of 77.6 dB(A) was recorded at Chandrapur
during night time. The mean highest noise level of 82.9 dB(A) was recorded during day time at Kalyan,
and Mumbai recorded the mean highest noise level of 71 dB(A) during night time on 21st October.
During noise monitoring carried out in Diwali 2017, the mean highest noise level recorded was 83.1
dB(A) in Raigad region.
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The lowest mean noise levels of 70.6 dB(A), 66.7 dB(A) and 66.8 dB(A) were found at Nagpur during
day time on 19th, 20th and 21st October respectively. The lowest noise levels of 56.8 dB(A), 55.7 dB(A)
and 55.1 dB(A) during night time on these three days were found at Amravati.
7.2.1. Conclusion
During the year 2017-18, noise levels were monitored at 158 locations under 27 Municipal Corporation
in Maharashtra over 3 days during Diwali on 19th, 20th and 21st October 2017 for a duration of 24 hours
at each location comprising of residential, commercial and silence zones. The average noise levels
observed were higher than the prescribed standards. Fire crackers were significant contributors over
the short span of festivities which increased noise levels. However, the increase in noise levels are a
cumulative effect of various noise sources including traffic, domestic activities and crowd. The peak
values observed during this study are directly linked to the use of fire crackers.
Municipal Corporations in Nashik, Jalgaon, Malegaon, Parbhani and Akola showed a decrease in noise
levels this year and the remaining 22 Municipal Corporations recorded high levels of noise due to the
festival.
Despite the awareness regarding the environmental pollution caused due to the festival, there is an
increase in the air, water and noise pollution during the festive period. There is a continuous need to
create more awareness about pollution brought about by bursting fire crackers. Urban local bodies
and non-governmental organizations can also take initiative in urban areas.
7.3. Air Quality Index during Diwali Festival 2017.
Monitoring of ambient air quality during Diwali Festival was carried out by MPCB at selected locations.
The data of ambient air quality in the form of Air Quality Index (AQI) during pre-Diwali (18th October,
2017), Diwali (19th – 21st October, 2017) and post-Diwali (22nd October, 2017) was compiled and the
results are shown graphically in Figure 7.3. The legend for reading AQI values is provided in Table 7.3.
Table 7.3. Legend for AQI.
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From Figure 7.3. it can be seen that the greatest AQI recorded on 18th October, 2017 pre-Diwali was
206 at Mumbai. Therefore the air quality on this day was ‘Poor’. The greatest AQI observed during the
three day long Diwali period was 219 at Mumbai on 20th October, 2017 and the air quality was
recorded as ‘Poor’. The maximum AQI recorded on 22nd October, 2017 post-Diwali was 135 at Nashik.
Therefore the air quality was recorded as ‘Moderate’. The maximum Air Quality Indices were recorded
at Mumbai during 18th, 19th and 20th October while the highest indices were recorded at Nashik on
21st and 22nd October.
The minimum AQI of 90 was recorded pre-Diwali on 18th October at Aurangabad. The air quality on
this day was therefore recorded as ‘Satisfactory’. During the three day long Diwali festival, the
minimum AQI of 79 was recorded on 21st October at Airoli and the air quality on this day was
‘Satisfactory’. Post-Diwali, the lowest AQI of 72 dB(A) was recorded on 22nd October at Chandrapur
and the air quality was recorded as ‘Satisfactory’.
The average air quality in Airoli was ‘Satisfactory’ while that in the remaining regions was recorded as
‘Moderate’. This shows that celebrations and bursting of fire crackers made a lesser impact as
compared to other sources of air pollution in the cities where air quality was monitored. The overall
range of AQI during Diwali 2017 in these regions in Maharashtra shows that the air quality during
Diwali Festival 2017 ranged from ‘Satisfactory’ to ‘Poor’.
7.3.1. Comparison between AQI during Diwali 2016 and Diwali 2017.
The share of categories of AQI during Diwali festival 2016 and 2017 are shown diagrammatically in
Figure 7.4.
Fig. 7.4. Comparison between percentage share of AQI during Diwali Festival 2016 and 2017.
From Figure 7.4. it can be observed that during Diwali Festival 2017, the highest share of the
“Moderate” category of AQI was 68.8%, whereas during Diwali festival of 2016, the share of the same
category was 68.89%, which is almost similar to this year’s share. This was followed by 24.44%
contribution of the “Satisfactory” category in the AQI during Diwali 2017. This share is higher than the
share during Diwali 2016, where it was 15.55%. The share of the “Poor” category was only 6.66%
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during Diwali 2017, while during Diwali festival 2016, it was slightly higher with a share of 11.11%.
During Diwali 2016, the share of the “Very Poor” category of AQI was 4.44% while during Diwali 2017,
AQI under this category was not recorded.
Therefore from this comparison it can be inferred that the air quality during Diwali 2017 was slightly
better than during Diwali 2016. Although the share of the “Moderate” category in both the years
during Diwali was similar, the share of “Satisfactory” category during Diwali 2017 was higher than in
Diwali 2016. Also, the share of the “Poor” category of AQI was lesser during Diwali 2017 than that
during Diwali 2016. While the “Very Poor” category of AQI contributed to 4.44% during Diwali 2016,
AQI in this category was not recorded during Diwali 2017.
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8. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Training constitutes an integral and continuous process for any learning and development.
Understanding advancements in technology and new provisions in environmental aspects, quality of
work, responsibilities in respective fields and overall development in the field of environment and
work all boils down to effective training programs imparted to each accountable member of the Staff
and Officers of the Board.
It is therefore one of the primary functions of the Board to plan and organize these training programs
of varied capacities in different aspects of prevention, abatement and control of pollution. The Board
deputes its staff and officers for training of different aspects for knowledge in environment protection
and pollution control, cleaner technologies, waste minimization and amendments in respective Acts
and Rules to adequately equip them to perform their duties with highest efficiency.
During the year 2017-18, the Board had deputed 676 officers to attend training in technical, scientific
and administrative courses organizing 44 training programs during the year. Table 8.1. shows the total
number of training programs conducted with the total number of participants and fees. The various
training courses/workshops/seminars/lectures attended by the Staff and the Officers of the Board
conducted during this year are summarized in Annexure 5.
Table 8.1. Training Abstract for the year 2017-18.
Total Training Programs Conducted Total Participants
44 676
Justice D. Y. Chandrachud lighting the lamp at inaugural function of National Conference on Environment
2017 organized by National Green Tribunal (NGT) in association with MPCB at NCPA Auditorium, Mumbai.
(L-R): Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretary, MPCB, Hon’ble Shri Swantanter Kumar, Chairman, NGT,
Justice Shri D. Y. Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India, Smt. Manjula Chellur, Chief Justice of Bombay High
Court, Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM and Hon’ble Shri Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for
Environment, GoM.
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Dignitaries at inaugural function of National Conference on Environment 2017 organized by National Green
Tribunal (NGT) in association with MPCB at NCPA Auditorium, Mumbai. (L-R): Hon’ble Shri Swantanter
Kumar, Chairman, NGT, Justice Shri D. Y. Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Shri Devendra
Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM, Smt. Manjula Chellur, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, and Hon’ble Shri
Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for Environment, GoM.
Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM addressing Maharashtra Legislators on the eve of
Climate Change Conference organized by MPCB, Environment Dept., GoM and V. S. Page Parliamentary
Training Institute, Maharashtra Vidhan Mandal, Sachivalaya on 21st March 2018 at Vidhan Sabha
Auditorium, Mumbai.
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Hon’ble Shri Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for Environment, GoM addressing Maharashtra Legislators on the
eve of Climate Change Conference. (L-R): Dr. P. Anbalagan, Hon’ble Shri Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Speaker,
Legislative Council, Hon’ble Haribhau Bagade, Speaker, Legislative Council, Shri Aditya Thakare, Chief, Yuva
Sena, Shri Satish Gavai (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Department, GoM and Shri Ajinkya
Rahane, Cricketer.
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9. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Annual Accounts of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for the Financial Year 2017-18 are prepared
as per section 40 of the Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 and as per the guidelines given in the Water (P & CP)
Rule 1983, in the form Receipt & Payments, Income & Expenditure and Balance Sheet along with
schedule of Fixed Assets.
The Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) have allotted the statutory audit work of Board to
M/s. Om Prakash S. Chaplot & Co., Chartered Accountant. The Audit of Final Accounts was done by
M/s. Om Prakash S. Chaplot & Co., Chartered Accountant for the Financial Year 2017-18.
The Audited Final Accounts submitted to the Board for approval and adoption. After approval of the
Board same will be submitted to Environment Department, Govt. of Maharashtra and Account
General Maharashtra.
The gist of annual Receipts and Payment Accounts, Income and Expenditure Accounts and Balance
Sheet for the year 2017-18 is given in this chapter.
A) Total Income of Board for the year 2017-18 is Rs.336.77 Crores.
1. Consent Fees Rs. 210.22 Crores.
2. Analysis Charges Rs. 4.98 Crores.
3. Interest on Investment Rs. 101.25 Crores.
4. Reimbursement of Cess Rs. 11.02 Crores.
5. Other Income Rs. 9.30 Crores.
B) Total Expenditure of Board for the year 2017-18 is Rs. 88.08 Crores.
1. Salary Expenditure Rs. 34.64 Crores.
2. Expenditure from Cess Fund Rs. 3.43 Crores.
3. Expenses on Projects from Cess Fund Rs. 19.36 Crores.
4. Office Administration Expenditure Rs. 30.65 Crores.
C) Excess of Income over expenditure for the year Rs. 248.69 Crores.
D) Capital Expenditure Rs. 4.16 Crores.
E) Term Deposit as on 31/03/18 Rs. 1843.83 Crores.
Details of accounts for the year 2017-18 are attached as Annexure 6.
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10. IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTS & RULES
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) implements various environmental legislations in
Maharashtra, including Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and some
of the provisions under Environmental (Protection) Act 1986. MPCB functions under the
administrative control of Environment Department, Govt. of Maharashtra. The list of various Acts and
Rules implemented by MPCB is as follows:
1. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
2. Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
3. Maharashtra Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983.
4. Maharashtra Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983.
5. Maharashtra Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Waste (Control) Act, 2006 and
Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags (Production and Usage) Rules, 2006.
6. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules & Amended Rules made thereunder, which are
as under
(i) The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and Environment (Protection) Amendment
Rules, 2016.
(ii) The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules,
2016.
(iii) The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
(iv) The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
(v) The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
(vi) The Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016
(vii) The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016
(viii) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989.
(ix) The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
(x) The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
(xi) The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010
7. Notifications :
(i) Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.
(ii) Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011.
(iii) Maharashtra Plastic and Thermal Products (Manufacture, Usage, Sale, Transport,
Handling and Storage) Notification, 2018.
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As per these Acts and Rules the following prosecutions have been launched and convictions have
been accordingly secured for the year 2017-18.
10.1. Status of Legal Enforcement up to March, 2018
I) Status of cases filed before Trial Courts
A) Name of the Act No. of cases filed No. of cases
disposed off
No. of cases
pending
1. Water (Prevention & Control
of Pollution) Act, 1974 14 1 13
2. Air (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981 Nil Nil Nil
3.
Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 and Rules made
thereunder
27 1 26
II) Status of Writ Petitions / PILs filed before Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay Bench at
Mumbai/Aurangabad/Nagpur
Sr. No. No. of Writ Petitions/PILs filed No. of Writ Petitions/PILS
disposed off
No. of Writ Petitions
pending
1. 45 23 22
III) Status of cases before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
Sr. No. No. of Special Leave
Petitions/PILs filed
No. of Special Leave
Petitions/PILS disposed off
No. of Special Leave
Petitions pending
1. 23 2 21
IV) Status of Appeal/Application filed before the National Green Tribunal, New Delhi and Pune
Sr. no. No. of
Appeals/Applications filed
No. of Appeals/Applications
disposed off
No. of Appeals/Applications
pending
1. 127 29 98
V) Status of applications / appeals filed before the Public Information Officer / Appellate Authority
under the Right to Information Act 2005 during the period from April, 2017 to March, 2018
Sr.
No. Particulars
No. of Applications
/ Appeals filed
No. of Applications /
Appeals disposed off
No. of Applications /
Appeals pending
1. Applications 24 23 1
2. Appeals 3 3 -
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VI) Brief Notes on important matters pending before the National Green Tribunal:
(i) Application No. 179/2015 before Hon’ble NGT, Pune filed by Uttamrao V. Bhondwe v/s
State of Maharashtra and Others: Shri Uttamrao V. Bhondwe has filed the said Application
against the State of Maharashtra & Others before Hon’ble NGT, Pune regarding air pollution
caused in the villages of Wagholi, Perane, Bhavadi & Lonikand caused by the stone crushers
and stone quarries situated in the nearby area.
In compliance of various orders passed by Hon’ble NGT, the Board has initiated various actions
against the defaulting stone crusher units and the Board has filed various affidavits from time
to time.
The matter is listed for final hearing before Hon’ble NGT.
(ii) Application No. 64/2016 before Hon’ble NGT, Pune filed by Akhil Bharat Mangela Samaj
V/s Maharashtra Pollution Control Board & Others: The Akhil Bharat Mangela Samaj has filed
the said application against MPCB & Others before Hon’ble NGT, Pune regarding discharge of
untreated effluent into Arabian Sea at Navapur and the water bodies in the vicinity of Tarapur
MIDC from CETP.
The Board is initiating various actions against the Member Industries of Tarapur CETP. The
Board has filed various Affidavits from time to time before the Hon’ble NGT.
The matter is listed for final hearing before Hon’ble NGT.
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11. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
For sustainable development it is necessary to promote and create environmental awareness among
communities, businesses and governments. Therefore the Board organizes various environmental
awareness programs across the State of Maharashtra. During the year 2017-18 the following programs
on environmental awareness were conducted by the Board.
Month Subject Details
22nd April 2017 World Earth Day Public awareness messages published in leading newspapers namely Dainik
Samna, Sakaal, Divya Marathi, Loksatta, Indian Express, Lokmat,
Maharashtra Times of India, DNS, Hindustan Times and Midday on the
occasion of World Earth Day.
5th June 2017 World Environment Day
celebration
The main event was organized at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium,
Mumbai on 5th June, 2017 on occasion of World Environment Day. Hon’ble
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Minister of
Environment, Shri Ramdas Kadam and Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P.
Anbalagan attended this event. During this event, award ceremony for
Vasundhara Award competition organized for industries, municipal
corporations and CETPs was carried out. On the occasion of World
Environment Day, Vasundhara Short Film Competition based on the
environment was announced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra at
the main event. This competition will be organized for professionals as well
as amateurs.
During this event, the award ceremony for Photothon 2017 took place. This
ceremony was presented by Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P. Anbalagan.
Villages which had participated in the water conservation activity
‘Jalsanvardhan Panchayat – Ek Lok Chalwal’ organized by Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board, Vanrai Pune and Zee 24 Taas were awarded at the
hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra for their exceptional
performance. During this event, a short film festival related to the
environment was organized for three days at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre,
Mumbai with assistance from Enviro-Vigil and as a joint effort by MPCB and
Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra. A large number of
environmentalists attended this festival. At this time, discussion sessions
with directors, producers, environment experts and analysts were also
organized.
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Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM lighting the lamp during inauguration of the World Environment
Day program held at Y. B. Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai on 5th June 2017. Hon’ble Shri Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for
Environment, GoM, Shri Sumit Mallik (IAS), Chief Secretary, GoM and Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretary
graced the occasion with their august presence.
On the eve of World Environment Day on 5th June 2017, Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM giving
away Vasundhara Awards to the entrepreneurs who have introduced best environment-friendly practices in their
industry, at Y. B. Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai.
5th June 2017 World Environment Day On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June, 2017) public
awareness messages were published in Maharashtra Times, Time of India,
Loksatta, Indian Express, DNA, Hindustan Times, Midday (Gujarati, Urdu and
English), Lokmat, Dainik Sakaal, Samna, Divya Marathi and in other leading
newspapers. Information about various control measures adopted for
pollution control was published in this section on behalf of MPCB.
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5th June 2017 World Environment Day On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June, 2017) public
awareness programs related to the environment, canvas paintings with
messages about the environment, brainstorming on public awareness and
various other activities were organized by We Love India on 5th June, 2017
at Bandra. Famous movie artists, sportspersons and Hon’ble Environment
Minister for State were present during these activities.
4th July 2017 ‘Paryavaranachi Vaari
Pandharichya Daari’
An environmental public awareness campaign namely ‘Paryavaranachi
Vaari Pandharichya Daari’ was organized on the occasion of Aashadhi
Ekadashi and the foot pilgrimage to Pandharpur. As environmental issues
are equally detrimental to urban and rural areas, fundamental messages
such as plastic waste removal, proper use of water, electricity and natural
resources, use of limited electrical power for agriculture, use of organic
fertilizers, proper waste management of wet waste and dry waste were
spread among the 10 lakh devotees who had gathered for the Pandharpur
pilgrimage. These messages were made public through folk art, popularly
known as Kirtan, Bharud, and Povada. In this 15 day long pilgrimage,
Sangeet Natak Academy award winner, Smt. Chandabai Tiwari, famous
Shahir Shree Devanand Mali and Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri Dnyaneshwar
Maharaj Wabale created public awareness through Bharud, Povada and
Kirtan respectively. This year’s Pandharpur pilgrimage was inaugurated at
Pune by Hon’ble Minister of State of Environment, Shri Ramdas Kadam.
Honorable dignitaries such as Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P. Anbalagan
and Hon’ble Mayor of Pune were present at this event. Guidance for this
pilgrimage was sought from Dr. Prakash Khandge, a well-known researcher
of folk arts. The conclusion of this pilgrimage was organized on the eve of
Aashadhi Ekadashi in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Devendra
Fadnavis, Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis, Cabinet Minister (Solapur), Shri Vijay
Deshmukh, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Shri Babanrao Lonikar, Senior
Cabinet Minister, Shri Mahadev Jankar, Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P.
Anbalagan and other honorable dignitaries.
Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister addressing pilgrims on the eve of environment public awareness
campaign at Pandharpur on 4th July 2017, in the presence of Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretary, GoM.
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August 2017 92.7 Big FM Big Green
Ganesha
The Big Green Ganesha activity was co-organized by 92.7 Big FM and MPCB
in the city of Mumbai. During this activity, the Big Green Ganesha van
encouraged citizens at various locations to celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh
festival and to donate newspaper scrap for the even. During Ganesh festival
a special studio was set up at Lalbaghcha Raja in Mumbai city for 10 days.
At this time, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Minister for
Environment, Hon’ble State Minister for Environment and film celebrities
spread messages for public awareness.
August 2017 Zee 24 Taas Eco-Friendly
Household Ganesh
Festival Competition
The Household Eco-friendly Ganesh Festival Competition was organized at
the state level as a joint venture by MPCB and Zee 24 Taas. This competition
has a large number of participants. Citizens celebrating household in a
unique way had participated in this competition from all over the state.
Response to this competition has been increasing over the years.
August 2017 ABP Maza Eco-Friendly
Ganesh Festival
Competition
A special public awareness campaign regarding celebrating an eco-friendly
Ganesh festival in housing societies in major cities in the State was
organized by MPCB and ABP Maza, a news channel. News about eco-friendly
Ganesh festival celebrated in housing societies at cities such as Mumbai,
Pune, Nashik and Nagpur was broadcast through the channel. Special
programs on eco-friendly Ganesh festival celebrations at housing societies
were also broadcast on the ABP Maza television channel. Well-known
celebrities from Marathi film industry, Sayali Sanjeev and Rushi Saxema
advertised the competition organized for celebrating an eco-friendly
Ganesh festival through promos. Winners in this competition were awarded
certificates by MPCB and Prasad. Public relations officer of MPCB was
present at this time. These celebrities visited MPCB’s Mantralaya. Special
news regarding the event was broadcast by ABP Maza television channel.
August 2017 Household Eco-Friendly
Ganesh Festival
Competition 2017
organized by Loksatta and
MPCB.
Eco-friendly household Ganesh festival decoration competition was
organized jointly by MPCB and Loksatta at 6 divisions of Loksatta newspaper
at Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmednagar and Aurangabad. More
than 2000 people competed in this event. Prize distribution of this
competition took place at Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan at the hands of
Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Shri Ramdas Kadam, State Minister for
Environment, Shri Pravin Pote-Patil and Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P.
Anbalagan. A special column regarding this event was published in all
editions of Loksatta newspaper.
August 2017 Eco-Friendly Ganesh
Festival UFO Digital
Movies financial
assistance.
Public awareness messages by celebrities from Marathi and Hindi film
industry were publicized at 205 digital theatres by UFO Digital Movies for
two weeks to promote an eco-friendly Ganesh festival.
August 2017 Financial assistance for
DNA Eco Ganesha public
awareness campaign
organized by DNA and
MPCB.
To celebrate an environment friendly Ganesh festival, eco-friendly Ganesh
idols based on the five natural elements were installed in selected malls in
Mumbai city on behalf of the MPCB and DNA. MPCB played the role of co-
convener in this campaign organized by DNA. Prominent celebrities from
the Hindi film industry participated in this campaign.
August 2017 Financial assistance for
public awareness activity,
Times Green Ganesha.
Eco-Green Ganesha competition was organized jointly by Environment
Department of MPCB, Government of Maharashtra and Times of India
group for public Ganesh festival organizations and housing societies in
Mumbai and Pune. During this campaign, public awareness activities were
conducted in various malls, movie theatres and colleges. Eco-friendly
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Ganesh festival workshops were conducted for school students. Various
activities and cleanliness campaigns were conducted by college students for
the eco-friendly Ganesh ambassador during Ganesh idol immersion at
Girgaon Chowpati, Juhu beach and Versova beach at Mumbai. This
campaign was launched by popular actor, Vidyut Jammwal and Hollywood
Director, Chuck Russel at Lala Lajpat Rai College. A special film for public
awareness had been created by Times group for this campaign. A dedicated
column for this campaign was published for 10 consecutive days in the
newspaper, Times of India.
August 2017 Eco-Ganesha Public
awareness campaign
organized by Dainik
Samna and MPCB.
Eco-friendly public Ganesh festival was organized at Mumbai, Pune and
Aurangabad with assistance from the newspaper, Dainik Samna. The prize
distribution event was conducted in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for
Environment, Shri Ramdasbhai Kadam and Member Secretary, MPCB, Dr. P.
Anbalagan.
Hon’ble Shri Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for Environment, GoM giving away prizes to the participants on the eve of Eco-
friendly Ganesha Public awareness campaign in the presence of Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Member Secretary, MPCB
August 2017 Public awareness
messages about eco-
friendly Ganesh festival
displayed on Times OOH
BEST bus stop shelters.
Public awareness message of ‘Celebrate a pollution-free Diwali’ by Hon’ble
Chief Minister, Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Hon’ble State
Minister for Environment were displayed on bus stops in Mumbai city for a
period of 15 days.
August 2017 Eco-friendly Dahi Handi
2017.
Eco Friendly Dahi Handi Festival 2017 was organized in association with
IDEAL Book Company and MPCB. In this program, anti-noise pollution
awareness rally was organized by famous Marathi film industry celebrities
on the Open Deck Bus Service of Best Transport Service. Notable film and
TV celebrities were present at this rally. On the eve of Dahi Handi, this rally
was organized in the presence of street-play celebrities in Dadar, Lalbagh
area. Eco-friendly Dahi Handi was smashed in the presence of young
celebrities from Zee TV and ETV. At the time, in front of Chhabildas High
School in Dadar, the noise-free eco-friendly Dahi Handi was smashed along
with celebrities from the film and theatre industry. Public Relations Officer,
MPCB was present during this event.
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Anti-noise pollution awareness rally on the eve of Dahi-handi (Gopalkala) festival was organized with participation of
famous Marathi film industry celebrities on the Open Deck Bus Service of Best Transport Service in the month of
August 2017.
Anti-noise pollution awareness rally on the eve of Dahi-handi (Gopalkala) festival was organized with participation of
famous Marathi film industry celebrities on the Open Deck Bus Service of Best Transport Service in the month of
August 2017.
October 2017 Public Awareness
message for Diwali on
television.
A public awareness message saying ‘Celebrate a pollution-free Diwali’ by
celebrities from the film industry was broadcast by the television channels
Zee 24 Taas, ABP Maza, IBN Lokmat, Star Pravah, Mi Marathi, TV9
Maharashtra, Saam TV, Jay Maharashtra and Maharashtra One.
October 2017 Public Awareness
message for Diwali on FM
radio.
A public awareness message saying ‘Celebrate a pollution-free Diwali’ was
broadcast on leading FM Radio channels in the State.
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October 2017 Diwali Bus Stop messages
in Mumbai, Pune and
Nagpur.
A public awareness message saying ‘Celebrate a pollution-free Diwali’ by
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Minister for Environment
and Hon’ble State Minister for Environment were displayed on bus stops in
the cities of Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune for a period of 15 days.
October 2017 Pollution-free Diwali
Resolution Campaign
Pledge 2017.
Pollution-free Diwali Resolution Campaign Pledge 2017 was organized at
Mantralaya to promote celebration of a pollution-free Diwali. A pollution-
free Diwali was pledged by students from schools and colleges from the
entire State in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri
Devendra Fadnavis. Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Shri Ramdas Kadam,
Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation, Shri Girish Mahajan,
Hon’ble State Tourism Minister, Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Hon’ble Additional
Chief Secretary of Environment Department, Shri Satish Gavai, Hon’ble
Chairman of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Shri Milind Mhaiskar and
Hon’ble Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P. Anbalagan attended this event.
Students from various colleges in Mumbai also attended this event. Live
telecast of this event was broadcast on leading news channels in the State.
News about this event was published in leading newspapers in the State.
March 2018 Eco-Friendly Holi. From the last few years, the widespread public awareness campaigns
organized by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to promote the
celebration of an eco-friendly Holi have been receiving an increasing
response. This year on behalf of the MPCB, eco-friendly colours were
distributed for free to employees and officers from MPCB, Hon’ble Ministers
from Mantralaya, Hon’ble Secretaries, Hon’ble Chairman, Hon’ble Speaker
and Members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Councils. Messages to
promote the celebration of an eco-friendly Holi were broadcast on
television and radio channels.
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12. IMPORTANT MATTERS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD
1. Implementation of Bio-Medical Waste management project entitled ‘Environmentally Sound
Management of Medical Waste in India’ in the State of Maharashtra, supported by MoEF & CC.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board with approval of State Government is implementing a Bio-
Medical Waste management project entitled ‘Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Waste
in India’ in the State of Maharashtra, supported by MoEF & CC and co-financed by Public Health
Department, Government of Maharashtra.
The project envisages reduction of emissions of dioxins and furans during Bio-Medical Waste
incineration process. The project further intends to provide technical assistants to shortlisted hospitals
in the State for scientific management and handling of Bio-Medical Waste, and demonstration of non-
burn technology for treatment and disposal of Bio-Medical Waste within select categories at hospital
sites.
One of the important activities under this project is development of Model District for implementation
of Bio-Medical Waste (Management), Rule 2016. As per Guidelines of MoEF & CC/UNIDO,
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has selected Nashik District as a "Model District" for
implementation of UNIDO Project and the selected 9 hospitals (one large hospital - above 500 Beds, 2
medium hospitals - below 500 beds and above 100 beds, and 6 small hospitals – less than 100 beds)
from model district, Nashik have obtained MoU from all hospitals and also carried out baseline survey
of these hospitals. Training was conducted for technical capacity building of 9 HCFs within Model
District Nashik under UNIDO project by M. S. Ramaiah Medical College.
During inauguration function of Model District, the following activities were carried out for effective implementation of the project:
Release of Marathi version of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Vide notification dated. 28th March, 2016, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) has published Bio-Medical Waste Management Rule, 2016 at national level in English/Hindi languages.
Release of training and awareness material of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules to strengthen technical capabilities for environmentally sound management of medical wastes in hospitals. The MPCB has converted the said document in Marathi. Also, the MPCB has prepared BMW chart/hoardings for awareness.
Distribution of color coded bins to model hospital under BMWM Project of GEF-UNIDO-MoEF & CC was carried out for enhancement of effectiveness and efficient segregation of medical wastes at source of selected model hospitals with financial assistance from UNIDO.
Launching of mobile app for waste collection and GPS-enabled tracking of Bio-Medical Waste Transport Vehicles of BMW CTFs to ensure no pilferage of waste happens from the point of generation up to final disposal was mandated in Bio Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
A short documentary on Bio-Medical Waste management was released for better understanding of Bio-Medical Waste management at hospital level and its hazardous effects.
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2. ISO/OHSAS certification for MPCB Laboratories.
In compliance to MoEF vide office memorandum dated 12/08/2011 that all laboratories of State
Pollution Control Board need to acquire either ISO 17025 (NABL accreditation) or ISO 9001:2008 along
with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification.
Central laboratory and seven Regional laboratories of the Board located at Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad,
Nagpur, Chandrapur, Thane and Chiplun have qualified for award of certification for Quality and
Management Standard (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment
Standard OHSAS 18001:2007 from Vincotte International India Assessment Services Pvt. Ltd.
3. Launch of online BMW authorization for non-bedded HCEs on MPCB website.
Under “Ease of Doing Business” MPCB has developed an online authorization application system for
health care establishments. Bio-Medical Waste Management Rule, 2016 has been mandated to obtain
authorization for non-bedded hospitals for easy possessing and obtaining authorization to non-
bedded hospitals.
MPCB has prepared online application system and instant auto-generated authorization for non-
bedded HCEs which was launched on the occasion of 5th June, “World Environment Day” by Hon’ble
Environment Minister, GoM.
4. Product Mix Change
MoEF & CC, GoI published Notification on 23/11/2016 for product mix, the highlights of which are as
below:
Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) process for expansion or modernization or change of
product mix in existing projects.
Any change in configuration of the plant from environmental clearance conditions during
execution of the project after detailed engineering shall be exempt from the requirement
of environmental clearance, if there is no change in production and pollution load. The
project proponent shall inform the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change /
State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and the concerned State Pollution
Control Board.
Any change in product mix, change in quantities within products or number of products in
the same category for which environmental clearance has been granted shall be exempt
from the requirement of prior environmental clearance provided that there is no change
in the total capacity sanctioned in prior environmental clearance granted under this
notification and there is no increase in pollution load. The project proponent shall follow
the procedure for obtaining ‘No Increase in Pollution Load’ certificate from the concerned
State Pollution Control Board.
MPC Board status for product mix:
Constituted expert technical committee for certification about “No Increase in Pollution” for
getting exemption from going through the EIA process vide office memorandum dated 10/7/2017.
Finalized procedure for obtaining permission for change in product mix under the EIA Notification
dated 23rd November, 2016 vide office memorandum dated 11/7/2017.
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Empanelled Environmental Auditors as per the Amendment to EIA Notification of MoEF & CC
dated 23/11/2016.
Four meetings took place during 2017-18.
The Agenda & MoM of Technical Committee hosted on Board’s website.
5. Namami Chandrabhaga Clean-up Project
The CPCB had organized a conference on ‘Restoration of Polluted River Stretches’ on 08/01/2018 and
presented efforts taken by Government of Maharashtra and MPCB for minimizing sewage disposal as
well as industrial effluent disposal through the dream project, Maharashtra Namami Chandrabhaga.
The pollution of polluted river stretches has come down by 65-75%. The said presentation satisfied
the CPCB and efforts taken by Maharashtra have been requested to be made known to other
SPCBs/PCCs. MPCB may organize a conference in Mumbai which was proposed to be hosted in the
month of April, 2018.
Chief Secretary - GoM, Additional Chief Secretary - Environment Department, and CM Office were
briefed about the implementation of Namami Chandrabhaga through various meetings. The website
prepared for Namami Chandrabhaga is for ready reference of work done and work to be carried out
by technocrats and stake holders.
6. Sewage and Solid Waste Management by Local Bodies
The MPCB has started compelling all Urban Local Bodies to reserve 25% amount from their annual
budgets to be utilized for sewage and solid waste management. Accordingly, Rs. 7472.3 crores in the
year 2016-17 were reserved and Rs. 2572.7 crore were utilized. However, for the year 2017-18 Rs.
5085 crore is reserved and Rs. 1947.65 crore were utilized. The gap is due to reservation of funds for
projects to be implemented and final sanctions are awaited. However, this has resulted in reduction
in pollution.
7. Maharashtra Star Rating Program – Innovative approach to reduce air pollution from stationary
sources
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) launched India’s first star-rating program for
industries in the year 2017. The Star-rating program is a distinctive transparency initiative which
leverages existing regulatory data on emissions to increase industrial compliance towards norms by
making these data readily available to industries and the public in a comprehensible format. 300
industries have been included in this program.
The Board averages emissions data that it already collects for regulatory purposes, and is assigning
ratings to industries on a 5-star scale. Industries with low pollution levels are rated with 5 stars,
whereas highly polluting industries are rated with one star. The public can now easily see the best and
worst industries in terms of environmental performance on the Star Rating website.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board also hosts Star Rating report card distribution workshops
regularly to interact with industries about the issue of air pollution and to discuss how best practices
adopted for mitigation of air pollution can be implemented.
To increase public awareness about the program, the Star Rating team conducts regular awareness
workshops in different cities across Maharashtra. Additionally, 12 different newspaper publications in
3 languages have covered the Star Rating Programme. The Star Rating programme has also been
presented in several prestigious platforms such as Niti Aayog, University of Chicago Centre in Delhi.
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8. Noise mapping of 27 Cities in Maharashtra
The Hon’ble High Court vide order dated 10/11/2012 and 16/08/2016 in the Public Interest Litigation
No.173/2010 filed by Mahesh Bedekar v/s State of Maharashtra, has directed the State Government
to undertake noise mapping, which will help all the concerned Authorities to discharge their duties
under Sub-Rule 4 of Rule 3 of the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.
In compliance of orders passed by the Hon’ble High Court, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
has decided to carry out noise mapping in coordination with the concerned Municipal Corporations in
the following 27 cities namely Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Nashik, Pune, Solapur,
Nagpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Amravati, Chandrapur, Vasai-Virar, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Nanded-
Waghala, Ulhasnagar, Sangli-Miraj, Malegaon, Jalgaon, Latur, Dhule, Parbhani, and Panvel, in the State
of Maharashtra. Accordingly MPCB has issued work order to National Environmental Engineering
Research Institute (NEERI) vide letter dated 22/12/2016 for noise mapping.
NEERI Nagpur has carried out noise monitoring and submitted final report on ‘Noise Mapping in Major
Cities (27) of Maharashtra’. This report contains monitoring, analysis of noise levels and noise mapping
of 27 Cities considering working and non-working days. Based on noise monitoring and mapping,
recommendations and measures to control noise pollution in respective cities were submitted to
Hon’ble High Court and also communicated to respective city Municipal Corporations/Councils for
implementation.
9. Few air quality control measures initiated by the Board
14 CAAQMS were proposed in Maharashtra State and are now in the commissioning stage.
Installed wing augmentation unit - WAYU at 4 locations on pilot basis to control vehicular air pollution at traffic junctions.
Prepared Policy Guidelines for disposal of bottom ash generated from thermal power plants.
Completed Health Assessment Study of Wani and Arni area of Yavatmal District in association with NEERI.
Undertaken study of impact of thermal effluent discharge from power plants located at coastal zone on flora and fauna of marine ecosystem.
Board has started implementation of action plan prepared for 5 CEPI areas and 3 SPAs area.
10. IT Initiative
Modernization of Data Center with virtualization and latest state-of-art infrastructure.
Under Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Project, physical verification of documents requiring one
time visit to field office has been discontinued and the process has been fully automated by
introducing one time password (OTP) mobile verification.
Under EoDB Project all online applications for the Board are routed through State Government’s
MAITRI portal.
Under EoDB Project, MPCB complies with all recommendations received from DIPP, GoI which
helps state ranking to a great extent.
Under EoDB Project, MPCB has introduced ‘Central Inspection System (CIS)’, which is automated
visit scheduler which assigns combined or individual inspection to four departments namely –
MPCB, Labour Directorate, Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), and Maharashtra
Labour Welfare Board (MLWB).
Board’s entire IMIS Project (e-Governance Project) is compliant with Security Audit with almost
99% vulnerabilities identified by MPCB. The Board has implemented latest state-of-art firewall for
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its Data Center. Board ensures 100% data protection with the help of latest automated back-up
appliance.
MPCB’s initiative to implement IT Security has been recognized by Computer Society of India (CSI
Mumbai Chapter) by giving Best Implementation of IT Security in Government Sector.
Passive components of Data Center at MPCB have been revamped with latest technology.
Common software for online monitoring emission and effluent data dissemination and report
generation project implemented from August 2017 which helps MPCB monitor real-time emission
and effluent data of the Industries.
MPCB Team lead by Shri P.K. Mirashe, Assistant Secretary (Technical) and I/c EIC along with Assistant
Systems Officer, Shri Dinesh Sonawane and IT Manager, Dr. Rajiv Desai receiving the
"Computer Society of India, Mumbai Chapter, CSI Special Mention Award for Best Government Organization
Implementing Information Security Category at the IT Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017” from CSI
Fellow, Prof. Dr. Pradeep Pendse (Dean - IT, Welingkar Institute of Management) on 7th October, 2017 at the
CSI Awards Function held at VMCC Auditorium , IIT Bombay , Powai, Mumbai.
11. Sponsorship awarded to various educational institutes and organizations to work jointly in the
field of environment.
MPCB is mandated to encourage and promote research in the field of environmental technologies and
pollution control as a core function. Accordingly, the Board has sponsored various educational
institutes and organizations to work jointly in the field of environment for prevention and control of
pollution, advanced technology identification and public awareness.
The Board has sponsored and organized eight conferences during the year 2017-18.
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The Board has sponsored three institutes for the Environmental Awareness program in the
society.
The Board has awarded sponsorship for Ph.D. fellowship to one candidate from Institute of
Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai. Sponsorship details are as below:
Sr. No. Sponsorship No. of Sponsorships
1 Ph.D. Fellowship 01
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12. Achievements of MPC Board Laboratories:
A. ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Accreditation:
Maharashtra Pollution control Board’s Central Laboratory and Seven Regional laboratories located at
Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Thane and Chiplun have qualified for award of
certification for Quality and Management Standard (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and Occupational Health
and Safety Assessment Standard OHSAS 18001:2007 from Vincotte International India Assessment
Services Pvt. Ltd.
B. Performance in CPCB-conducted Inter Laboratory Proficiency Testing in analysis:
Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi conducts exercise through “Inter Laboratory Proficiency
Testing” program across the country for EPA approved laboratories including State Pollution Control
Board’s laboratories for Chemical, Biological and Microbiological analysis. During the year 2017-18 the
Board’s Central Laboratory and Regional Laboratories at Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad and
Chiplun participated in these program and scored 85 to 100% success among State Pollution Control
Boards and EPA approved laboratories.
C. Strong support in Judicial matters:
As per direction of High Court Bombay (No. PIL 17/2011 dated 01/03/2011) and order vide No.
MPCB/PSO/B-27 dated 02.03.2011, MPCB laboratories are completing weekly analysis of CETP
Joint Vigilance Sample analysis across the state and submitting analysis report well within time
for hoisting the performance of CETPs on MPCB website.
All laboratories are equipped for Coal Analysis (ash content).
D. Time bound completion of analysis of samples collected under special projects:
During Ganesh Festival MPCB laboratories analyze the environmental samples collected from lakes,
rivers, sea and creeks pre- and post-immersion of the idol and submit analysis report well within time
for hoisting on MPCB website.
E. Special Training to Scientific Officials:
Officers and Scientists from Central & Regional Laboratory participated in Awareness Training
Programme for ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001:2015, “Internal Auditor Training” imparted to 25 Scientists across all laboratories of
MPCB.
‘Awareness Training of ISO/IEC 17025 & Measurement Uncertainty’ imparted to 25 Scientists
across all the laboratories of Board.
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ANNEXURE 1A – ORANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD
ABBREVIATIONS: APAE – Air Pollution Abatement Engineer, WPAE – Water Pollution Abatement Engineer, AST – Assistant Secretary (Technical), CAO – Chief Accounts Officer, PSO – Principal Scientific Officer, RO (HQ) – Regional Officer (Headquarter)
EIC – Environment Information Centre
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ANNEXURE 1B –CHARTS OF FIELD OFFICES AND BOARD LABORATORIES
FIELD OFFICES CHART
Regional Office
Sub-Regional Office
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ANNEXURE 2 - STAFF STRENGTH AS ON 31/03/2018
Sr. No. Posts Sanction Filled In Vacant
1 Chairman 1 1 0
2 Member Secretary 1 1 0
3 Water Pollution Abatement Engineer 1 1 0
4 Air Pollution Abatement Engineer 1 1 0
5 Principal Scientific Officer 1 1 0
6 Chief Accounts Officer 1 1 0
7 Assistant Secretary (Technical) 1 1 0
8 Senior Law Officer 2 0 2
9 Senior Administrative Officer 1 0 1
10 Executive Engineer 1 1 0
11 Material Officer 1 0 1
12 Regional Officer 14 10 4
13 Law Officer 2 2 0
14 Senior Scientific Officer 3 2 1
15 Sub-Regional Officer 54 37 17
16 Statistical Officer 1 0 1
17 Assistant Secretary (EB) 1 0 1
18 Private Secretary 2 0 2
19 Administrative Officer 1 1 0
20 Scientific Officer 9 5 4
21 Account Officer 2 1 1
22 Junior Scientific Officer 26 23 3
23 Assistant Accounts Officer 11 4 7
24 Assistant Law Officer 3 0 3
25 Deputy Engineer 1 0 1
26 Senior Steno 5 4 1
27 Junior Steno 27 15 12
28 Field Officer 204 168 36
29 Head Accountant 20 14 6
30 Legal Assistant 4 0 4
31 Junior Scientific Assistant 40 28 12
32 First Clerk 17 13 4
33 Statistical Assistant 1 0 1
34 Draftsman 1 0 1
35 Field Inspector 42 7 35
36 Senior Clerk 50 44 6
37 Assistant Draftsman 2 0 2
38 Electrician 2 1 1
39 Tracer 6 2 4
40 Laboratory Assistant 7 4 3
41 Junior Clerk 64 49 15
42 Driver 74 58 16
43 Instrument Fitter 1 1 0
44 Daftari 14 2 12
45 Naik 2 0 2
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46 Roneo Operator 1 0 1
47 Peons 88 51 37
48 Chowkidar 20 11 9
49 Sweeper 3 3 0
Total 837 568 269
Posts filled in subject to the official approval of the government
50 Assistant. System Officer 1 1 0
51 Assistant Law Officer 2 2 0
52 MPCB Total Staff 840 571 269
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ANNEXURE 3 - DETAILS OF REGIONAL & SUB-REGIONAL OFFICES WITH THEIR JURISDICTIONS
Sr.
No.
Name of the
Region Name and address Jurisdiction Telephone & Fax No.
1 Head Office
Environmental Information Centre, Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board Kalpataru Point, 3rd and
4th floor, Opp. CineMax Theatre, Sion (E),
Mumbai-400 022
Tel - 022-
24010437/24020781
2 Central Lab
Central Laboratory, Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board, "Nirmal Bhavan", P-3, MIDC
Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai- 400 701.
Tel -
02267195031/67195032
Regional Offices, Sub-Regional Offices and Regional Laboratories of the Board
3 Regional Office
Mumbai
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Raikar
Chambers, "A" wing, 216, 2nd floor, Deonar Gaon
Road, Near Jain Mandir, Govandi (E),Mumbai-
400 088.
Mumbai Municipal Corporation Area Tel - 25505928
I) SRO Mumbai - I 201-202, Raikar Chambers, Govandi Station Road,
near Jain Temple, Govandi, Mumbai 400 088.
Mumbai Island, Ward No. A.B.C. D.F
F(South) F(North) G(South) and G(North)
Tel – 25505926
II) SRO Mumbai - II 201-202, Raikar Chambers, Govandi Station Road,
near Jain Temple, Govandi, Mumbai 400 088.
Part Of Mumbai Suburb, Ward No. M(East) M(West), H(East)
H(West) and L. Tel – 25505926
III) SRO Mumbai -
III
201-202, Raikar Chambers, Govandi Station Road,
near Jain Temple, Govandi, Mumbai 400 088.
Part Of Mumbai Suburb, Ward No. (East) K(West), S, N, and P
(South). Tel – 25505926
IV) SRO Mumbai -
IV
201-202, Raikar Chambers, Govandi Station Road,
near Jain Temple, Govandi, Mumbai 400 088.
Suburb of Mumbai, Ward No. P(North), R(North), R(South)
and T. Tel – 22640345
4 Regional Office
Thane
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Plot No P-
30, 5th floor Office Complex Building, Near
Mulund Checknaka, Thane- 400604.
Part of Thane district as mentioned against the Sub-
Regional Offices. Tel –022 -25802272
Thane Lab Plot No. P-30, 5th floor, Office Complex Building
Mulund Checknaka, Thane. Tel - 022- 25829582
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I) SRO Thane - I
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Plot No P-
30, 5th floor Office Complex Building, Near Mulund
Checknaka, Thane
Thane Municipal Corporation Area Tel – 022 25829582
II) SRO Thane - II
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Plot No P-
30, 5th floor Office Complex Building, Near Mulund
Checknaka, Thane
Thane taluka excluding Thane Municipal Corporation Area)
Vasai taluka Tel –022 25829582
III) SRO Tarapur - I MIDC Office Building, Boisar Station, Post Taps,
Tarapur, Dist.Thane Tarapur MIDC and related area. Tel - 02525 -273314
IV) SRO Tarapur - II MIDC Office Building Boisar Station, Post Taps,
Tarapur, Dist. Thane
Dahanu, Talasari, Mokhada, Javhar and Vikramgadh Taluka
and Palghar taluka (Except SRO - Tarapur I jurisdiction). Tel - 02525 -261581
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Regional
Office Navi
Mumbai
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Raigad
Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D Belapur, Navi
Mumbai
Part of Thane and Raigad district as mentioned against the
Sub-Regional Offices Tel – 022-27572739
I) SRO Navi
Mumbai - I
Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor Sector - 11, C.B.D Belapur,
Navi Mumbai
Southward direction of Road in front of CETP (Hills to Pune
Highway). The following areas Mahape, Koparkhairne,
Sarvali, Ghansoli, Rabale, Dive, Airoli, Dighe (NMMC) AAQM
stations, TTC (WMA) activities + Diva Creek
Tel – 022-27572740
II) SRO Navi
Mumbai - II
Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D
Belapur, Navi Mumbai
North limit Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
starting with village-Dighe. The areas of Vashi, Borivli,
Ravane, Turbhe, Sanpada, Belapur + CETP activities + Vashi
Creek.
Tel – 022-27572740
III) SRO Taloja Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D
Belapur, Navi Mumbai MIDC Taloja and Uran Taluka. Tel – 022-27572740
6 Regional Office
Raigad
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Raigad
Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D Belapur, Navi
Mumbai
Part of Raigad district as mentioned against the Sub-
Regional Offices under him. Tel – 022-27572620
I) SRO Raigad - I Raigad Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D
Belapur, Navi Mumbai Khalapur taluka and Panvel taluka (Except MIDC) Tel -022-27572739
II) SRO Raigad - II Raigad Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D
Belapur, Navi Mumbai Pen, Karjat, Sudhagad taluka. Tel – 022-27572739
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III) SRO Mahad Samaik Suvidha Kendra Bldg., MIDC - Mahad,
District Raigad - 402 309 Mahad, Mhasla, Mangaon, Shriwardhan and Poladpur taluka. Tel – 02145-232372
7 Regional Office
Kalyan
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,
Sidhivinayak Sankul,3rd and 4th Floor, Station
Road, Kalyan (West) - 421301
Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Badlapur, Wada, Murbad
and Shahapur talukas of Thane district.
Tel – 0251-2027343/0251-
2310212
I) SRO Kalyan - I
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Sidhivinayak
Sankul,3rd and 4th Floor, Station Road,Kalyan
(West) - 421301
Kalyan taluka. Tel - 0251 - 2310167
II) SRO Kalyan - II
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Sidhivinayak
Sankul,3rd and 4th Floor, Station Road,Kalyan
(West) - 421301
Ulhasnagar, Badlapur taluka. Tel - 0251 - 2310167
III) SRO Kalyan - III
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Sidhivinayak
Sankul,3rd and 4th Floor, Station Road,Kalyan
(West) - 421301
Wada, Murbad, Shahapur Taluka Tel - 0251 - 2310167
IV) SRO Bhiwandi
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Sidhivinayak
Sankul, 3rd and 4th Floor, Station Road, Kalyan
(West ) - 421301
Bhiwandi taluka. Tel – 0251 - 2310167
8 Regional Office
Pune
Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road,
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003. Pune, Satara and Solapur district. Tel – 020-25811627
Pune Lab Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road,
Wakdewadi, Pune - 411003. Tel - 020-25811694
I) SRO Pune - I Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road,
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003.
Pune corporation area, Daund, Indapur, Baramati, Purandar,
Bhor and Velhe taluka of Pune district. Tel - 020 -25811694
II) SRO Pune - II Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road,
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003.
Haveli taluka: (excluding Pimpri Chinchwad Corporation Area)
Khed, Mulshi, Ambegaon, Junnar, Maval and Shirur taluka of
Pune district.
Tel – 020-25816451
III) SRO Pimpri -
Chinchwad
Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road,
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area including
MIDC Pimpri, Bhosari and Akurdi. Tel - 020-25810222
IV) SRO Satara
Sub-Regional Office, Satara New Government
Bhavan, 2nd Floor, Near S.T. Sand, Sadar Bazar,
Satara - 415 001
Satara district. Tel - 02162-
233527/237789
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V) SRO Solapur 4/B, Bali Block, Civil Lines, Opp. Government Milk
Scheme, Saat Rasta, Dist. Solapur - 413003 Solapur district. Tel - 0217– 2319850
9 Regional Office
Nashik
Udyog Bhavan, First floor, Trimbak Road, Near ITI,
Satpur, Nashik - 422 007 Nashik, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar district. Tel - 0253-2365150
Nashik Lab Udyog Bhavan, First Floor, Trimbak Road, Near
ITI, Satpur, Nashik - 422007 Tel - 0253-2365161
I) SRO Nashik Udyog Bhavan, first floor, Trimbak Road, Near ITI,
Satpur, Nashik - 422 007 Nashik distrct. Tel - 0253-2365161
II) SRO Jalgaon Old Shri Bhikamchand Jain Municipal Market
Building, Hall No. A, 3rd floor, Jalgaon - 425 001 Jalgaon district. Tel - 0257-2221288
III) SRO Dhule
2nd floor, Fulchand Plaza, B.C. College Road, Near
S.S.V.P.S. Engineering College, Near Vidya Nagari,
Devpur, Dhule – 424 001.
Dhule district Tel - 07184-260629
IV) SRO
Ahmednagar
Savitribai Fule Vyapari Sankul, 1st Floor, Hall No. 2
& 3, Near TV Center, Savedi, Ahmednagar- 414003 Ahmednagar district. Tel - 0241-2470852
10 Regional Office
Aurangabad
Paryavaran Bhavan, A - 4/1, MIDC Area,
Chikalthana, Near Seth Nandlal Dhoot Hospital,
Jalna Road, Aurangabad - 431 210
Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, Latur,
Osmanabad district of Marathawada Tel - 0240-2473462
Aurangabad
Lab
Paryavaran Bhavan, A - 4/1 , MIDC Area ,
Chikalthana,Near Seth Nandlal Dhoot Hospital ,
Jalna Road , Aurangabad - 431 210
Tel - 0240-2473463
I) SRO
Aurangabad - I
Paryavaran Bhavan, A - 4/1, MIDC Area,
Chikalthana, Near Seth Nandlal Dhoot Hospital,
Jalna Road, Aurangabad - 431 210
Aurangabad district Tel - 0240-2473463
II) SRO Latur
Sub-Regional Office Latur, Dev Towers, Opposite
Tahasil Office, Plot No. RL-2045, Main Road, Latur -
413512
Latur, Osmanabad district Tel - 02382-252672
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III) SRO Parbhani
Sub-Regional Office Parbhani, Devkripa Building,
1st Floor, Rangnath Maharaj Nagar, Nandkheda
Road, Parbhani - 431401
Parbhani district (part), Hingoli and Parli Tel - 02452-226687
IV) SRO Nanded
Sub-Regional Office Nanded, Lahuti Complex, 2nd
Floor, Near Shivaji Statue, Vajirabad Nanded-
431601
Nanded District Tel - 02462-242492
V) SRO Jalna
Sub-Regional Office, Jalna, plot no. p 3/1 and p
3/2, Phase-2, MIDC Jalna, Near Hotel Aadarsh
Palace, Jalna Aurangabad Road - 431203
Jalna District Tel - 02482-220120
11 Regional Office
Nagpur
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Udyog
Bhavan, 6th floor, Near Sales Tax Office, Civil
Line, Nagpur - 440 001
Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and
Gadchiroli district. Tel - 0712-2565308
Nagpur Lab Udyog Bhavan , 5th floor , Near Sales Tax Office,
Civil Line , Nagpur - 440 001 Tel - 0712-2560152
I) SRO Nagpur - I Udyog Bhavan, 5th floor, Near Sales Tax Office, Civil
Line, Nagpur - 440 001
Nagpur Municipal Corporation area, Kamati Katol,
Kalmeshwar, Ramtek and Parshivani, Narkhed talukas of
Nagpur district.
Tel - 0712-2560152
II) SRO Nagpur - II Udyog Bhavan, 5th floor, Near Sales Tax Office, Civil
Line, Nagpur - 440 001
Wardha district, Hingana taluka, (excluding Nagpur Municipal
Corporation area) Umred Bhivapur, Kuhi and Nagpur Gramin
taluka of Nagpur district.
Tel - 0712-2560152
III) SRO Bhandara
Sub-Regional Office, Bhandara, Tatya Tope ward
near city petrol pump, Miskin Mhal Road,
Bhandara-441 904
Bhandara and Gondia District. Tel - 07184-260629
12 Regional Office
Amravati
"Sahakar Surbhi" Bapatwadi near Vevekanand
Colony, Amravati - 444606 Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Vashim and Yavatmal District.
Tel - 0721-
2563592/93/94/97
I) SRO Amravati - I Sahakar Surbhi Bapatwadi near Vevekanand
Colony, Amravati - 444606 Amravati District.
Tel - 0721-
2563592/93/94/97
II) SRO Amravati -
II
Sahakar Surbhi Bapatwadi near Vevekanand
Colony, Amravati - 444606 Yavatmal district, Vashim District.
Tel - 0721-
2563592/93/94/97
III) SRO Akola ALSI Plot, in front of Hutatma Statue, Nehru Park
Square, Akola - 444001 Akola and Buldhana District. Tel - 0724-2402344
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13 Regional Office
Kolhapur
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Udyog
Bhavan Building, Near Collector Office, Kolhapur -
416 002
Sangli, Kolhapur and Sindhudurg district Tel - 0231-2652952
Chiplun Lab
Parkar Complex, 1st floor, Behind Nagar Parishad
Office, Chiplun Taluka. Chiplun Dist. Ratnagiri -
415 605
Tel - 02355 -261570
I) SRO Kolhapur Udyog Bhavan Building, Near Collectorate Office,
Kolhapur - 416 002
Kolhapur district. Tel - 0231 -2652952
II) SRO Sangli 300/2, Udyog Bhavan, Near Government Rest
House, Vishrambaug, Sangli - 416 416
Sangli district. Tel - 0233-2672032
III) SRO Ratnagiri
Central Administrative Building No. 2,
2nd Floor, Collectors Office Compound, Ratnagiri –
415 612
Sindhudurga district and Rajapur, Lanja, Ratnagiri, Deorukh
and Sangmeshwar taluka Tel - 02352-220813
IV) SRO Chiplun Parkar Complex, 1st floor, Behind Nagpur Parishad
Office, Chiplun Taluka, Chiplun Dist. Ratnagiri
Chiplun, Guhagar, Khed, Dapoli and Mandangad taluka of
Ratnagiri district. Tel - 02355-261570
14 Regional Office
Chandrapur
Udyog Bhavan, 1st Floor, Opp. Buss Stand,
Railway Station Road, Chandrapur - 442401 Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli district. Tel -07172-251965
Chandrapur Lab
Regional Laboratory, MPCB, Block No 13 & 14
New Administrative Building. Mul Road,
Chandrapur- 442 401
Tel – (07172) 272416
I) SRO Chandrapur
- I
Udyog Bhavan, 1st Floor, Opp. Buss Stand, Railway
Station Road, Chandrapur - 442401
Chandrapur, Yavatmal district. Tel - 07172-251965
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ANNEXURE 4 – INDUSTRY STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2017-18
RO Office
Green Green
Total
Orange Orange
Total
Red Red
Total
White
Grand
Total
LSI MSI SSI LSI MSI SSI LSI MSI SSI
RO Amravati 220 6 4315 4541 94 10 1920 2024 80 42 321 443 122 7130
RO Aurangabad 269 22 5378 5669 136 80 2004 2220 208 105 854 1167 26 9082
RO Chandrapur 44 3 430 477 40 4 410 454 149 5 268 422 35 1388
RO Kalyan 148 24 1472 1644 103 64 933 1100 213 129 1782 2124 47 4915
RO Kolhapur 340 31 9101 9472 117 52 3656 3825 242 97 1680 2019 187 15503
RO Mumbai 38 30 1956 2024 526 232 686 1444 444 79 640 1163 9 4640
RO Nagpur 127 7 1665 1799 126 26 2216 2368 441 34 1280 1755 42 5964
RO Nashik 337 45 6117 6499 173 61 2312 2546 458 112 2056 2626 93 11764
RO Navi
Mumbai 173 63 1540 1776 158 180 952 1290 195 34 1101 1330 92 4488
RO Pune 493 291 7101 7885 1270 563 4608 6441 1323 322 3637 5282 203 19811
RO Raigad 55 21 442 518 118 37 352 507 220 33 420 673 13 1711
RO Thane 96 15 1273 1384 299 33 451 783 162 41 959 1162 13 3342
Grand Total 2340 558 40790 43688 3160 1342 20500 25002 4135 1033 14998 20166 882 89738
Note –
LSI: Large Scale Industries
MSI: Medium Scale Industries
SSI: Small Scale Industries
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ANNEXURE 5 - DETAILS OF TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED BY MPCB OFFICIALS DURING THE YEAR 2017-18.
Sr. No. Training/
Workshop date Location Subject Name of Participant
1 18th – 20th May,
2017
CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi
Mumbai, Good Governance
India Foundation and
Municipal Corporation
14th International Exhibition and
Conference Municipalika Smart and
Sustainable Cities 2017
1. Mr. A. D. Mohekar, RO-Navi Mumbai
2. Mr. A. N. Harshvardhan, RO-Raigad
3. Mr. Sanjay Bhosale, SRO-Mumbai-1
4. Mr. Nitin Shinde, SRO-Mumbai-2
5. Mr. V. V. Killedar, SRO-Thane-2
6. Mr. Manchak Jadhav, SRO-Kalyan-2
7. Mr. Raju Vasave, SRO-Navi Mumbai-1
8. Mr. Tanaji Yadav, SRO-Navi Mumbai-2
9. Mr. Yogesh Deshmukh, FO-Taloja
10. Mr. Uday Yadav, FO-Navi Mumbai-2
11. Mr. Nandkumar Lomte, FO, RO-Raigad
12. Mr. Darshan Mhatre, FO Kalyan-1
2 7th - 11th June, 2017
IIT (ISM) Industry Institute
Interaction Facility, NBCC
Shopping Centre (2nd Floor),
New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata
Environmental Clearance Procedures
and Impact Assessment for Mining
Projects
1. Mr. Atul Satphale, FO, RO-Chandrapur
2. Mr. Ashok Jadhav, FO, JD (APC) Section
3. Mr. Jaydeep J. Kumbhar, FO, RO-Kolhapur
4. Mr. Santosh D. Mohare, FO SRO-Nagpur-
1
3 25th July, 2017
Conference Hall, All India
Institute of Local Self
Government, GoM, Andheri,
Mumbai, Organized by C-
FAQM, New Delhi
Seminar on Present and New
Technologies for Treatment & Disposal
of Effluent & Project View.
1. Mr. N. N. Gurav, RO-HQ,
2. Mrs. N.H Shivangi, RO-Thane,
3. Sh. A. D. Mohekar, RO-Navi Mumbai,
4. Mr. A. N. Harshvardhan, RO-Raigad,
5. Mr. D. B. Patil, RO-Kalyan
6. Mr. M. R. Lad, RO-Mumbai
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4 17th - 28th July,
2017
Centre for Science and
Environment, 38, Tughlakabad
Institutional Area, New Delhi.
Environmental Regulators- 2016-17,
Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement
1. Mr. Amar Durgule, SRO-Kalyan-1,
2. Mr. Ravi B. Andhale, SRO-Mumbai-2,
3. Mr. Ajay D. Chavan, FO, SRO-Thane-1,
4. Mr. Ajitkumar T. Deshmukh, FO, SRO-
Mumbai-2
5 2nd - 4th August,
2017
CPCB, Parivesh Bhavan, East
Arjun Nagar, Delhi-11 032
1. Mr. Kishor Gavankar, JSO, C-Lab, Mahape
2. Mr. Anil R. Raut, JSA, C-Lab, Mahape
6 8th -11th August,
2017 CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur
Assessment of Water Quality &
Sedimentation Analysis to understand
the Special Properties of Ganga River
from Gumukh to Hooghly
1. Smt. Rekha M. T, FO, SRO-Pune-2,
2. Smt. Jyoti S. Sutar, FO, SRO-Pune-1
3. Mr. Raviraj B. Patil, FO, SRO-Aurangabad
4. Mr. Prashant M. Mehre, FO, SRO-Latur
7 19th -21st August,
2017
Environment & Nature
Conservation, Dept. of
Zoology, Patna University,
Patna, Sponsored by CPCB
Water Quality Monitoring of Surface,
Ground, Waste Water, Effluent and
Quality Assurance
1. Smt. Yamini Chachad, JSO, JD (WPC),
2. Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, JSO, R-Lab, Thane
8 28th August-1st
September, 2017
Engineering Staff College of
India, Gachi Bowli, Hyderabad
ISO 14001:2016, EMS Lead Auditor
Training
1. Mr. V.R Thakur, SSO, C-Lab, Mahape,
2. Mr. Kartikeya Langote, FO, SRO-Thane-2
9 29th August -2nd
September, 2017
International Institute of
Waste Management (IIWM),
Bengaluru.
Effective Management of HW including
E-Waste, Co-Processing and Co-
Incineration - HW Rules & Field Visit.
1. Mr. Sagar Warhekar, FO, RO-HQ
10 13th -15th
September, 2017
CSIR-National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute
(NEERI), Nagpur.
Advanced Instrumental Analytical
Techniques (CAAS, XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-
MS, GC-MS, HPLC, IC & TOC)
1. Mr. Bhimraj Chavan, JSA, C-Lab, Mahape
2. Mr. Vinod Deshmukh, JSA, C-Lab,
Mahape
3. Smt. Archana Lendait, JSA, R-Lab, Thane
4. Mr. Ravindra Raut, JSO, R-Lab, Pune
5. Vaibhavi Kadam, JSA, R-Lab, Chiplun
6. Mr. Abhijit Wagh, JSA, R-Lab, Nagpur
7. Smt. Mrudula Ingale, JSA, R-Lab, Nagpur
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11 18th September,
2017
Jointly Organized by CPCB &
NABL at GPCB, Gujarat.
One Day Awareness Program about
NABL Accreditation, meet with
Laboratory Heads of PCBs/PCCs
1. Dr. A. R. Supate, PSO
2. Mr. V. R. Thakur, SSO
3. Mr. R. S. Sorte, SSO
4. Mr. S. V. Bhosale, SO
5. Mr. B. S. Gadhari, SO
6. Smt. R. S. Butale, SO
7. Smt. V. D. Pednekar, SO
8. Mr. S. H. Nagare, SO
9. Smt. S. S. Mahajan, JSO
10. Mr. A. V Mandavkar, JSO,
11. Dr. P. D Khadkikar, JSO,
12. Mr. D. V Nehe, JSO,
13. Smt. Meeta R. Deshmukh, JSA,
14. Mr. B. U. Bhandare, JSO,
15. Mr. B. N. Sangale, JSO
12 18th -20th
September, 2017
Centre for Science and
Environment, 41, Tughlakabad
Institutional Area, New Delhi –
110 062
Orientation Program on Urban Air
Quality Management Strategies-CSE
1. Mr. Manish Holkar, SRO Tarapur-I
2. Smt. Hema Deshpande, SRO Chandrapur,
3. Mr. Tanaji Yadav, SRO Navi Mumbai-II
13 20th -22nd
September, 2017 ITD, CPCB, Delhi.
Real Time Data of Online Monitoring
Systems (Ambient, Emission & Effluent)
1. Mr. Raju R. Vasave, SRO Ahmednagar,
2. Mr. Abhijeet Kasbe, FO, RO Pune,
3. Mr. Vyankat Bhatane, FO, Kalyan-II,
4. Mr. Padmakar Hajare, FO, RO Navi
Mumbai.
14 27th -29th
September, 2017
Indian Institute of Public
Administration, I.P Estate,
Ring Road, New Delhi.
Calibration, QA/QC Inter-Lab
Comparison and Proficiency Testing in
Air
Mr. Salil Save, JSA, JD (APC) Section,
Mumbai
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15 5th October, 2017 Ramada Hotel & Convention
Centre, Powai, Mumbai.
"One day Conference on Pollution
Prevention at Source- Green Chemistry
& Engineering Approach" for SPCBs.
1. Dr. Amar R. Supate
2. Dr. Y. B. Sontakke
3. Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan
4. Mr. A. D. Mohekar
5. Mr. D. B. Patil
6. Mr. V. V. Killedar
7. Mr. Shankar R. Said
8. Mr. Manish Holkar
9. Mr. Sachin Adkar
10. Mr. Shankar Waghmare
11. Mr. Pradeep Wankhede
12. Mr. Amar Durgule
13. Mr. Manchak Jadhav
14. Mr. Sujit Dholam
15. Mr. Anirudha P.Varale
16. Mr. Rajaram Injulkar
17. Mr. Yogesh Deshmukh
18. Mr. Sangram Nimbalkar
16 8th -15th October,
2017 Sweden & CSE- Delhi
Best Practices in Environmental
Governance
1. Mr. Jayavant S. Hajare, SRO Taloja, Navi
Mumbai
2. Mr. Kiran Malbhage, FO, SRO-Akola.
17 12th -14th October,
2017 Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Biological Monitoring, Analysis and
Testing
1. Mrs. Vaibhavi V. Welinkar, JSA, C-Lab
Mahape
2. Mr. Shirish N. Misal, JSA, R-Lab, Pune
18 14th October, 2017
GPCB, GPCB Auditorium,
Parayvaran Bhavan,
Gandhinagar.
One day program on Responsible Care,
Symposium.
1. Mr. A.D. Mohekar, RO-Navi Mumbai,
2. Mr. D. B. Patil, RO-Kalyan,
3. Mr. V. V. Killedar, I/c. RO-Thane
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19 1st, 2nd & 3rd
November, 2017
Ganesh Kala Krida, Swargate,
Pune.
Swachh Pune Abhiyan - Exhibition &
Conference on Solid Waste
Management, Waste Water Treatment,
Sewage, Recycling, and Pollution
Control.
1. Mr. Nitin Shinde, SRO-Pune-I
2. Mr. H.D. Gandhe, SRO-Pune-II
3. Mr. Raju R. Vasave, SRO-Ahmednagar
4. Mr. Jayant Kadam, SRO-Aurangabad
5. Mr. Limbaji Bhad, SRO-Sangli
6. Mr. Manchak Jadhav, SRO-Kalyan-II
7. Mr. S. J. Adkar, SRO-Raigad-I
20 3rd - 4th November,
2017
Mavalankar Auditorium,
Constitutional Club, New
Delhi.
International Conference on
Environment- 2017
1. Mr. P.K. Mirashe, AST
2. Mr. N. N. Gurav, RO-HQ
21 9th November,
2017
Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of
Business Education and
Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur
National Conference on Solid Waste
Management & Sustainable
Development.
1. Mr. Amar Durgule, SRO-Kalyan-I
2. Mr. B.M. Kukade, SRO-Satara
3. Mr. Upendra Kulkarni, FO, Pune-I
4. Mr. Prashant Gaikwad, FO, RO-Pune
5. Mr. Sandeep Patil, FO, SRO-Pune-II
6. Mrs. Sushma Kumbhar, FO, SRO-Primpri
Chinchwad
7. Mr. Jaydeep Kumbhar, FO, RO-Kolhapur
8. Mr. Avinash Kadale, FO, SRO-Kolhapur
9. Mr. Ketan Patil, FO, SRO-Navi Mumbai-1
22 9th November,
2017
Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of
Business Education and
Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur
National Conference on Solid Waste
Management & Sustainable
Development.
1. Dr. Y. B. Sontakke, JD (WPC)
2. Mr. N. N. Gurav, RO-HQ
23 13th November,
2017
Administrative Staff College of
India, Bella Vista, Hyderabad.
One day Workshop on Faecal Sludge
Septage Management (FSSM) in Urban
Areas.
1. Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, RO-Raigad
2. Dr. J. B. Sangewar, RO-Aurangabad
24 13th - 17th
November, 2017
Hotel Pride Sun Village Resort
& Spa, Calangute, Goa.
Good Governance & Transparency
through RTI
1. Mr. Raju Injulkar, FO, AST Section
2. Mr. Ketan Patil, FO, SRO-Navi Mumbai-I
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3. Mr. Sachin Desai, FO, Raigad-I
4. Mr. Pramod Lone, FO, JD (APC) Section
25 20th -22nd
November, 2017
Dept. of Hydrology, Indian
Institute of Technology,
Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Investigation Remediation and
Management of Soil and Ground Water
Contamination sites.
1. Mr. V. V. Killedar, SRO-Thane-II
2. Mr. Rajesh Auti, FO, SRO-Kolhapur
26 21st - 25th
November, 2017
National Institute of
Occupational Health,
Ahmedabad.
Occupational Health & Safety
Assessment System (OHSAS) 18001,
2007 and Risk Management.
1. Mr. Sanjay Nanavare, FO, SRO-Mumbai-II
2. Mr. Padmanabh Khadkikar, JSO, C-Lab,
Mahape
27 22nd November,
2017
Bombay Exhibition Centre,
Goregaon, Mumbai
One day conference on Waste
Management Sector All HoDs, ROs, SROs, and FOs
28 27th - 29th
November, 2017
Environmental Protection
Training and Research
Institute, Hyderabad.
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM):
CDM Project Implementation for
Industrial Sector, Mining Sector and
Carbon Trading.
1. Mr. Kushal Aucharmal, FO, RO-
Chandrapur
2. Mr. Yogesh Patil, FO, JD (APC) Section
29 29th November-1st
December, 2017
TERI University, 10,
Institutional Area, Vasant
Kunj, New Delhi – 110 070.
Air Quality Management – Plans using
Decision Support System, UrbAir India
1. Mr. Amit Latey, SRO Tarapur-II,
2. Mr. Darshan Mhatre, FO, SRO Kalyan1,
30 2nd & 3rd
December, 2017
National Centre for the
Performing Arts (NCPA),
Nariman Point, Mumbai.
National Conference on Environmental-
2017 (National Green Tribunal).
All HoDs, ROs, SROs, FOs and Non-Technical
Staff.
31 4th - 6th December,
2017
Pollution Control Research
Institute, BHEL, Ranipur,
Haridwar – 249 493.
Source Emission Monitoring for
Parameters Notified under Source
Emission
1. Mr. Nandkumar Lomate, FO, RO-Raigad
2. Mr. Sushilkumar Shinde, FO, SRO-
Kolhapur
32 7th -9th December,
2017
School of Public Health, Post
Graduate Institute of Medical
Education & Research,
Chandigarh-160 012
Indoor & Outdoor Air Pollution
Standards and Impact on Human Health
– Case Studies
1. Mr. Vikram Mane, FO JD (WPC)
2. Mr. Pradeep Khuspe, FO, SRO-Navi
Mumbai-1
3. Mr. Utkarsh Shingare, FO, SRO-Pimpri
Chinchwad
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4. Mr. Samir Vastre, FO, SRO-Raigad-2
33 11th December,
2017
Anil Agarwal Environment
Training Institute (a Centre for
Science and Environment
initiative), Nimli (near Alwar),
Tijara, Rajasthan. Sponsored
by CPCB, New Delhi.
Training Program for the Environment
Regulators 2017-18 - Cleaner Brick
Production
1. Mr. Pratap Jagtap, FO, R-Lab, Nashik
2. Mr. Nilesh J. Patil, FO, R-Lab, Chandrapur
3. Mr. Rahul Nimbalkar, FO, R-Lab,
Chandrapur
34 13th - 15th
December, 2017
National Productivity Council,
Utpadakta Bhavan, 5-6,
Institutional Area, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003.
Cleaner Technologies & Waste
Minimization for Prevention of
Industrial Pollution and Four R's -
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover -
Case Studies
1. Smt. Shubhangi M. Jadhav, FO, SRO-
Taloja
2. Smt. Poonam S. Poyrekar, FO, CAC Cell
35 2nd - 5th January,
2018
National Environmental
Engineering Research
Institute, Delhi Zonal Centre,
A-93/94, Naraina Industrial
Area, Phase-I, New Delhi – 110
028
Air Quality Monitoring (Ambient,
Source, Noise). Analysis Data
Interpretation and Quality Assurance
1. Smt. Sharmila C. Bhirud, JSO, C-Lab,
Mahape
2. Mr. Annappa Kurale, JSA, R-Lab, Pune
36 8th January, 2018 Indian Habitat Centre, New
Delhi
"Restoration of Polluted River Stretch-
Concept and Plan" 1. Dr. Y. B. Sontakke, JD, WPC
37 15th -19th January,
2018
At Anil Agarwal Environment
Institute (a CSE initiative),
Nimli, Rajasthan.
"Environment Monitoring and Data
Monitoring"
1. Mr. Hemant Kulkarni, FO, RO-Aurangabad
2. Mr. Salil Save, JSA, JD, APC
38 23th-25th January,
2018
UK Water Centre, Pune
sponsored training at Kochi,
Kerala.
"Improving Fresh water monitoring
Frame work and data for research and
management"
1. Mr.Y. B. Sontakke, JD WPC
2. Mr. D. B. Patil, RO-Kalyan
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39 5th - 9th February,
2018
Indian Statistical Institute, 7,
S.J.S., Sansanwail Marg, New
Delhi – 110 016.
Environmental Data Interpretation,
Compilation, Analysis, Presentation and
Reporting – Hands on Training and Case
Studies
1. Mr. Amar B. Durgule, SRO-Kalyan-1
2. Mr. Sachin Desai, FO, SRO-Raigad-1
40 5th - 9th February,
2018
National Law School of India
University, Nagarbhavi,
Bangalore – 500 072.
Environmental Legislations
Interpretation, Enforcement, Legal and
Statutory Requirements – Case Studies
Mr. Salil Save, JSA, JD (APC) Section,
Mumbai
41 5th – 9th February,
2018
National Productive Council
organized paid training
program at Hotel Pride Sun
Village Resort & Spa, Goa
"Innovation & Creativity through
knowledge Management.
1. Mr. Dinesh Sonawane, ASO, EIC
2. Mr. Yogesh Deshmukh, FO, AST Section
3. Mr. Umesh Jadhav, FO, SRO-Navi
Mumbai-I
42 7th - 9th February,
2018
TERI (The Energy & Resources
Institute), Delhi Venue: Gwal
Pahari, Gurugaon
Vehicular Emission and Exhaust
Monitoring (Receptor and Dispersion
Modelling)
1. Mr. Sachin J. Adkar, SRO, Raigad-1
43 20th -22th February,
2018
Indian Institute of Public
Administration, Delhi
Real Time monitoring of Continuous
Ambient Air.
1. Mr. Bhagwan M. Maknikar, FO, SRO-
Pune-II
2. Mr. Prakash S. Tate, FO, SRO-Mahad
3. Mr. Bajirao V. Malvekar, FO, SRO-Raigad-
II
44 21st March, 2018
One day conference jointly
organized by Maharashtra
Legislature, GoM and MPCB
"Tackling Climate Change in
Maharashtra"
All HoDs, ROs, SROs, FOs and Non-Technical
Staff.